Gear I Hold Dear: My Arc’teryx Beta LT Jacket Lily Krass Ritter|February 6, 2024 We all have a few items in our gear closet that we hang onto far longer than gear shops recommend. There’s that sleeping bag pocked with hol...
Why You Should Visit a National Park This Winter Lily Krass Ritter|November 9, 2023 Summer isn't the only time to visit a national park. Here are six reasons you should plan a trip to our national parks this winter.
First Look: BOA Ski Boots Megan Michelson|August 30, 2023 Prepare to see innovations in ski boot design with the introduction of a new BOA lacing system. We also tested a new Salomon BOA ski boot.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Buff Headwear Kelly Bastone|January 25, 2023 How a simple neck scarf achieved hero status for co-op member Kelly Bastone.
The Perfect Kit for a Chilly Day on the Slopes Drew Zieff|January 9, 2023 We gathered our favorite cold-weather skiing and snowboarding products to create the ideal setup for the occasion.
Everything to Know about Machine-Made Snow (Just Don’t Call It Fake) Elissa Garay|November 22, 2022 As global temperatures rise and less snow falls annually, the winter sports season shortens. It's bad news for snowboarders, skiers and resorts alike, but is snowmaking the answer?
Member Spotlight: Mike Carey Kelly Bastone|February 14, 2022 For the inventor of a popular ski boot accessory called Cat Tracks, the best paths in life answer the question, “What if?”
The Perfect Kit for Snowshoeing Patrice La Vigne|February 11, 2022 Gear up for snowshoeing with these staff favorites so you’re ready to strap in and go when the snow flies this winter.
Everything You Need for Cross-Country Skiing Patrice La Vigne|February 4, 2022 Glide through winter with our favorite gear for cross-country skiing, including skinny skis, poles, boots, a fanny pack layers and more.
Can I Get Sunburned In Winter? REI Staff|January 24, 2022 Our experts bust 19 myths about the fourth season.
Connor Ryan: Better Relative Connor Ryan|December 27, 2021 Caught between athletic passion and cultural obligation, a Hunkpapa Lakota skier learns to be a better relative to the mountains he skis and to the people who once called them home.
Sally Francklyn: Limitless Sides to Outside Sally Francklyn|May 24, 2021 Former SKI magazine editor Sally Francklyn on her relationship to skiing following an accident that led to a traumatic brain injury.