REI Co-op Update On Our Racial Equity Commitments REI Staff|December 9, 2020 Over the summer, REI shared its commitments in the fight for racial equity at the co-op and outdoor industry. Read an update on this work.
Rethinking Access to the Outdoors Amid a Pandemic REI Staff|September 23, 2020 Eric Artz joins two BIPOC leaders from the outdoor community for a discussion about COVID, the healing power of the outdoors, and equity.
Op-Ed: Reflections on Stonewall Rising – LGBTQ March for Black Lives Stephanie Merlo|July 7, 2020 Stephanie Merlo, Minority Veterans of America chapter leader, helped organize a recent LBGTQ+ march for Black lives and shares her reflections.
Roundtable Discussion: Parenting and Dismantling Racial Injustices REI Staff|June 29, 2020 In this hour-long video discussion, panelists—led by Black Girls RUN! CEO , Jay Ell Alexander—share how they talk about racism with their kids, ways they continually educate themselves as parents and how they create a diverse environment for their children.
How to Support Organizations Working Toward a More Inclusive Outdoor Community REI Staff|June 16, 2020 We are challenging ourselves and co-op members to do more: Listen, learn, reflect, speak up and act against racial injustice in the larger society as well as in the outdoors.
When In Jackson Hole, Ski Brigid Mander|December 4, 2019 The nonprofit organization Coombs Outdoors helps families from the Jackson Hole area raise lifelong skiers.
This Group Is Changing the Way Climbers Communicate Aer Parris|August 6, 2019 When hearing your belay partner isn't an option, how do you get your message across? One group of Deaf climbers is leading the way.
Outdoors For All: Plus-Size Climbers Challenge Stereotypes Colleen Stinchcombe|July 11, 2019 For plus-size climbers, finding gear that fits and feeling represented within the community can be challenging. Here's how they're changing that.
Her Name is Grace Megan Michelson|July 1, 2019 Western States Endurance Run has adopted a new policy for runners who are transgender. They created it in part to welcome one runner in particular: Her name is Grace Fisher.
Trevor Kennison: The Skier Everyone is Talking About Megan Michelson|April 17, 2019 He was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in 2014. That didn’t stop him from checking off his dream of skiing Jackson Hole’s legendary Corbet’s Couloir this winter.
REI Presents: Down With Adventure Shanti Hodges Spending time outdoors has created a unique bond between Melody Buck Forsyth and Ruby, who was born with Down syndrome. Through their goal to visit all 62 national parks, the family hopes to inspire others.
REI is All-In On Inclusion REI Staff|February 1, 2019 Today, more than 60 CEOs of leading outdoor companies will announce that they are signing a pledge to lead an industry-wide effort to ensure...