A Cartographer’s Hiking Bucket List Jeremy Goldsmith Because the best person to pick your next favorite trail is the one who maps them for a living Growing up in Los Angeles, my family and I...
9 of Colorado’s Top Hikes Laura Bauer Postcard views guaranteed From easy walks to downright dangerous peaks, Colorado’s hiking scene provides something for trekkers of all sk...
The Best High-Elevation Runs in the Country Laura Bauer High-altitude training isn't just for the pros anymore. Professional runners, including Nick Symmonds and Desiree Linden, have trained at...
Stay Psyched to Train—Even in the Midst of a Blizzard Morgan Tilton You’re tired, you had to work late, it was two-for-one margaritas at your favorite bar. Stuff happens, but you can still stick to a solid tr...
How Ultrarunner Joe Grant Biked to and Summited All of Colorado’s 14ers Morgan Tilton The best way to explore your home state? Through self-propelled, local adventure. In just over a month, ultrarunner Joe Grant, who finish...
5 Best Hikes to Waterfalls in National Parks Laura Bauer We've rounded up some of the prettiest waterfall hikes in our national parks. Find the perfect waterfall hike in your local park at the REI Co-Op Journal!
The Softrock 100 Yitka Winn The lottery loser’s answer to running the Hardrock 100 Every December, 152 ultrarunners receive a piece of magnificent news: they’ve been...
Book Excerpt: Sixty Meters to Anywhere Brendan Leonard Brendan Leonard, creator of semi-rad.com, is a good dude with a powerful story to tell. The following is an excerpt from his book Sixty Mete...
Best Mountain Biking in Colorado’s Front Range Shannon Davis Close to Denver, the Front Range has a variety of mountain bike rides for any skill level. See some of the MTB Project and REI employee's top picks here.
Making a Rope That Matters Shannon Davis Edelrid's Boa Eco 9.8 sets a new standard in green construction. The basics of the modern climbing rope haven't changed much since Edelri...
Get Yourself to Steamboat Springs This Winter Ali Carr Troxell Steamboat Springs is a winter wonderland destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Spend the day hitting the slopes and then hit the town for some après ski.
Finding Home on the Continental Divide Trail Chilton Tippin Continental Divide Trail winds throughout the middle of the United States. A recent thru-hiker shares his multi-month backpacking experience.