Gear I Hold Dear: My Kahtoola MICROspikes Mary Beth Skylis|March 4, 2024 Throwing on this footwear traction helped the author keep her footing and speed, from an icy winter to a muddy spring.
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels Amanda Loudin|February 12, 2024 With a push from Gen Z, outdoor clothing brands are dropping outdated binaries and introducing gender-neutral clothing.
Photo Diary: REI x HOKA at UTMB REI Staff|December 22, 2023 REI staffers traveled to the French Alps to join HOKA for the 2023 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, ultra running's ultimate bucket-list race.
What Our Members Are Gifting This Season REI Staff|October 30, 2023 We asked runners, campers, hikers and bikers to share the best gifts they’ve given. Here’s what they said.
How I Started Trail Running—and Why You Should Too Rebecca Campbell|October 26, 2023 A lifelong runner explains her transition from short to long distances, and talks to experts about the benefits of switching some of those road runs for the trail.
Gear Check: Alan Ortega’s Running Journey Courtney Holden|October 2, 2023 The REI Store Manager has always loved hitting the trail. Now he’s exploring what possibilities await down the road, from 5Ks to marathons.
Changing the Face of the Outdoors Erin Berger|September 21, 2023 Meet nine brands from founders who bring fresh perspectives to the outdoor industry by improving access, expanding representation and inspiring more people to get outside.
I Spent a Month Running Without a Smartwatch Kamilah Journét|July 17, 2023 Is “naked running” the romantic pursuit some make it out to be, or is it a relic of a technologically limited past?
The Perfect Kit: Warm-Weather Trail Running REI Staff|June 13, 2023 Don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying time out on the trail. These gear picks for summer running will help you breeze along.
First Look: REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes Courtney Holden|June 1, 2023 REI’s first-ever trail runner introduces a line of footwear with a lighter footprint.
Good Gear: Inside the Cutting Edge Partnership Between Janji and 37.5® Technology Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 31, 2023 This collaboration combines thermoregulation and biodegradation for running gear that, according to lab tests, could quickly break down in landfills.
Good Gear: Dream On Jess Daddio|March 23, 2023 In part two of this Good Gear series, we dive into the latest of On’s green innovations, including their new CleanCloud running shoe foam.
