The Life of an Eastern Sierra Avalanche Forecaster Monica Prelle|December 15, 2017 11 years ago, Josh Feinberg lost a close friend—and nearly died himself—in an avalanche. Now, he's devoted his life to helping others avoid a similar fate.
11 Things to Know Before You Head into the Backcountry Megan Michelson|December 14, 2017 Avalanche instructor and heli-ski guide Lel Tone shares 11 tips every skier or rider should know to help them make good decisions in the backcountry.
Semi-Rad: The Joy of Postholing Brendan Leonard|December 8, 2017 When your boot punches through the top layer of snow, don't let your heart sink simultaneously. Brendan Leonard explains how to find "joy" in postholing.
The Nature Fix: Why We’re Hardwired for Adventure Florence Williams|December 6, 2017 Florence Williams explains why the thirst for new, exciting experiences is part of our DNA, and how adventuring can be powerful for our psyches.
Semi-Rad: An Ode to Ski Resort Food Courts Brendan Leonard|November 29, 2017 Maybe you’ve had one of those ski days: 7 inches of powder, very little wind, mild temperatures and a somehow uncrowded mountain where you’r...
Finding Home in Alaska’s Backcountry Shannon Kuhn|November 24, 2017 Korean-Alaskan Adventurer and REI member Shannon Kuhn shares how backcountry skiing helped her see Alaska, her home state, from a new perspective.
An Abbreviated History of Modern Ski Technology Megan Michelson|November 22, 2017 Discover the fascinating evolution of ski technology history! From wooden skis to modern designs, explore the innovations that have revolutionized the sport. Read more on REI's blog.
Arbor Ambassador Marie-France Roy on Snowboarding and Sustainability Aer Parris|November 1, 2017 The gulf between snowboarding and environmentalism has been vast—even though the board community relies heavily on the environment. Over the...
Blizzard and Tecnica are changing how women’s ski gear is designed Megan Michelson|November 1, 2017 Ski companies are starting to ask real women what they want out of their equipment. Learn more about Blizzard and Tecnica's Women to Women initiative.
With Annelise Loevlie at the Helm, Icelantic is Thriving Leslie Hittmeier|November 1, 2017 After lifting the Colorado ski company out of financial turmoil, the Icelantic CEO is focusing on building community, getting people outside...
The Legend of the Twinkie Roast Aer Parris|October 31, 2017 The snow gods must be appeased. Read on for the true history of the Twinkie roast, from Berkeley to Pray for Snow parties across the US.
Conrad Anker’s Guide to Footcare Brian Smith|October 26, 2017 If Conrad Anker could be any animal, he’d be a mountain goat. “I’ve seen them climb 5.8 for sure,” he tells me over the phone, relaxing afte...
