Creating Community, One Hike at a Time Martha Roskowski|March 7, 2017 Girls Who Hike launched its Oregon chapter late last year, and it's since taken off. Our writer spoke with a few of its members about why th...
Barbara Hillary: Our Favorite Boundary Breaker Sarah Knapp|March 3, 2017 Barbara Hillary became the first African-American woman to reach the North and South Poles at age 79. She's living proof that adventure is f...
Using Hiking to Promote Body Positivity Matt Wastradowski|March 2, 2017 Fat Girls Hiking isn't about weight loss. It's about getting outside and feeling comfortable in your own skin. As Summer and Lezley cut t...
A Female Saudi Arabian Alpinist on Breaking Molds and Smashing Stigmas Corey Buhay|February 8, 2017 Raha Moharrak is a force of nature. When she’s not climbing, she’s encouraging other Saudi women to follow their dreams and paving the way b...
Kitty Calhoun’s Best Tips for Better Ice Climbing Corey Buhay|January 5, 2017 Discover the best tips for ice climbing from legendary climber Kitty Calhoun. Improve your skills and conquer the ice with this expert advice.
Closing the Gender Gap in the Great Outdoors Katherine Oakes|December 28, 2016 Discover how male allies can help close the gender gap in the great outdoors. Read our latest blog post on REI.com and join the movement for inclusivity.
A New Film to Inspire Families to Get Outside Abigail Wise|December 8, 2016 "Going for a short hike, watching the ducks, and letting your kids roll around in the dirt can have a much larger impact on their lives and ...
The Dirtbag’s Guide to Trail Race Travel Morgan Sjogren|December 6, 2016 Read about the ultimate dirtbag's guide to trail race travel with REI. Get insider tips and tricks for an unforgettable adventure. Read now!
A Climbing Festival for Women, by Women Abigail Wise|November 29, 2016 1,976 routes. 200 female climbers. 1 weekend. From March 3-5, 2017, Flash Foxy will host its second annual Women's Climbing Festival. Wom...
Op-Ed: An Ode to Being a Beginner Haley Littleton|November 28, 2016 Society teaches women to aspire for perfection or nothing at all. The solution? Graciousness and bravery. My freshman year of college, a ...
Op-Ed: A Call for Women to Record and Share Their Adventures Emily Downing|November 3, 2016 Where are the everyday female outdoor adventurers? The weekend warriors who hold down nine-to-five jobs? These women are everywhere, but the...
Running Wild Around Mt. Blanc Morgan Sjogren|October 24, 2016 Three vastly different runners discover the true joy of running on this three-day, three-country sufferfest “Did we go the wrong way?” Sh...
