Ask an Outsider: Do I have to “dress” like a hiker to be one? Heb Murphy|June 18, 2026 REI Co-op Member and musical comedian Heb Murphy shares tips about how to balance being outdoorsy and expressing your personal style on the trail.
Biking Across Every Continent with Liam Garner Shelby Stanger|June 16, 2026 Liam Garner is a long distance cyclist who set out at 17 to bike from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, completing nearly 20,000 miles and becoming the youngest person to ride the length of the Americas. Now, Liam is continuing his global cycling journey, riding roughly 15,000 miles from Portugal through Europe, the Middle East, and Asia toward Singapore as part of his goal to bike across every continent.
How to Talk to Trees with Lindsay Branham Shelby Stanger|June 9, 2026 Lindsay Branham is an environmental psychologist exploring how we build deeper, more reciprocal relationships with nature. Her work invites us to go beyond simply spending time outside and consider what it might look like to truly listen and even communicate with trees.
Lael Wilcox’s 78 days to Circumnavigate the World | Gear Check Ty Billman|June 8, 2026 The ultra-endurance biker is ambitiously attempting to break the overall world record (and her own women's record). She explains her experience, mindset, comfort on the bike and the essential gear she’s bringing along.
Finding Purpose in Endurance Running with Yassine Diboun Shelby Stanger|June 2, 2026 Yassine Diboun is a Portland-based ultrarunner and coach who found endurance sports during recovery from addiction. After signing up for his first triathlon in 2004 to bring structure to his life, he discovered a talent for running that quickly evolved into a career in ultramarathons. Since then, he has become one of the sport’s most respected athletes, with top 10 finishes at Western States 100, multiple course records, and a place on the U.S. trail running team.
Out There: Three REI Co-op Partners Bringing LGBTQ+ Community Into the Outdoors Jacqueline Kehoe|June 1, 2026 From ice climbing to summer camp, the LGBTQ+ community is finding more ways to be out and proud—with these organizations leading the way.
Training Tips for Your Next Adventure with Joe Holder Shelby Stanger|May 26, 2026 Joe Holder is a Nike Master Trainer and GQ fitness columnist with a track record of coaching elite athletes and high profile clients. Grounded in a background in health and wellness, he brings a practical approach to endurance training and overall fitness. His work spans marathon training, thru hike preparation, and strategies to support long term health and performance.
Pedal On Sarah Grothjan|May 20, 2026 When a childhood tumor returns, a member turns to cycling to regain a sense of control.
Step into Gear Testing at the REI Co-op Magnusson Lab Ever Meister|May 20, 2026 Ever wonder how REI Co-op brand gear's performance is evaluated ? Learn about the history of the co-op's onsite facility, the Magnusson Lab.
Rowing Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean with Taryn Smith Shelby Stanger|May 19, 2026 In January 2026, Taryn Smith became the third American woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, completing a 46 day Atlantic Ocean crossing in open water conditions. With no rowing experience beforehand, she leaned on a foundation built through world travel, the New York City Marathon, and summers exploring Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains.
My REI Backpack, My Loyal Friend REI Staff|May 14, 2026 Some gear is more than “stuff,” it’s your most beloved trail companion. One REI Co-op Member shares her favorite red hiking pack's outdoor story.
Swimming 140 Mies Across Lake Powell with Shane Schieffer Shelby Stanger|May 12, 2026 Shane Schieffer is an endurance swimmer who spent more than 15 years dreaming of a full length swim of Lake Powell, the desert reservoir stretching from Utah into Arizona. In September 2025, he became the first person to complete it, covering 140 miles in 11 days while towing 215 pounds of gear. The route carried him through a remote landscape of sand colored canyons, rock formations, and isolated shorelines.
