Op-Ed: Why Communities Need One-Time Emergency Park Funding Diane Regas|January 15, 2021 Local parks too often are deemed a privilege or luxury, when they should be a right. We’re calling on Congress to include a one-time $500 million investment in parks in future economic stimulus legislation.
Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide REI Staff|December 30, 2020 Considering how to ski, hike, camp, paddle, climb or bike during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know for specific outdoor activities.
Are Bike Messengers Gearing Up For a New Chapter? Jess Daddio|December 9, 2020 The internet disrupted the bicycle messenger industry. In the age of the pandemic, can technology revive the need for couriers?
How to Recreate Responsibly in the Outdoors Phuong Le|November 24, 2020 New coalition summarizes 7 key ways to stay healthy and protect public lands during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the latest winter edition.
Good Gear: Cotopaxi Focuses on COVID-19 Relief Courtney Holden|November 23, 2020 The llama logo brand has donated a portion of its earnings to fighting poverty since its inception. Now it's focusing on coronavirus relief.
How We’re Safely Serving You Eric Artz|November 17, 2020 Since the pandemic began, REI Co-op has prioritized the health and safety of our customers and employees, and you can count on us to continue doing that.
How to Meditate Outdoors Jenni Gritters Three exercises to tune into your surroundings outdoors—even if you’re just walking around your neighborhood
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Ski Pass This Year Ryan Wichelns|October 8, 2020 Ski resorts are planning to reopen this winter amidst COVID-19, but it’s going to look different.
The Grocery Store Aid Station Heather Hansman|September 21, 2020 How do you feed yourself when you’re “racing” solo, and aid stations are a thing of pre-pandemic times? Experts share their tips.
How to Ride Your Bike Like a Kid Again Graham Averill|July 30, 2020 Forget Strava segments and racing friends. If you want to get better at mountain biking, ride your bike like an 11-year-old.
This Badlands Race Isn’t Canceled Brent Rose|July 30, 2020 Thanks to volunteers, new safeguards and a tractor named Wall-E, the legendary Maah Daah Hey 100 mountain bike race presses on.
How COVID-19 Could Impact Our Outdoor Habits Amanda Loudin|July 28, 2020 Between morning walks and afternoon bike rides, many folks are developing new outdoor habits. Here's what research tells us about whether they could stick.