Running School Giovanna Fischer|January 2, 2023 Runner Giovanna Fischer of the Black Roses running group explores how running is more than a sport or science—it’s a creative and collective practice.
A Conversation with the Woman Who Changed Distance Running Forever Morgan Sjogren|March 30, 2017 REI contributor and self-proclaimed "Running Bum" Morgan Sjogren talks with Bobbi Gibb, the first women to run the Boston Marathon, about th...
Circumnavigating Baxter State Park on Skis Brian Threlkeld|March 28, 2017 A cold, windy sufferfest through the wild of northern Maine Driving down the ice road owned by Great Northern Paper on our way to Baxter ...
What Makes a Hike? Hatie Parmeter|March 24, 2017 Discover what truly defines a hike and how to plan your next adventure. Learn about the essential elements that make a hike a hike.
Female Pioneers Who Paved the Way for Women in the Outdoors Laura Bauer|March 21, 2017 Whether hiking, climbing, or penning their adventures, these have been “firsts, “fastests” and “onlys" who changed the way we view women in ...
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...
How Climbing Helped Me Battle an Eating Disorder Corey Buhay|February 28, 2017 For one climber, an obsession with the vertical world wasn’t the source of destruction. It was the way out. I spent my first two years of...
7 Women-Specific Backcountry Skiing Programs Sarah Knapp|February 3, 2017 Read about the top 7 women-specific backcountry skiing programs for your next ski trip. Join like-minded women and explore the mountains together.
The Greatest Terrible Ski Resort Reviews REI Staff|January 18, 2017 Read about the top 10 worst ski resorts in the US! Check out our brutally honest reviews and avoid these disappointing destinations.
How Trail Running Helped One Army Vet Deal with Injury and Overcome Addiction Laura Bauer|January 9, 2017 When the doctors said he could be in a wheelchair, Todd Short refused to accept it. Six days a week, Todd Short, a U.S. Army veteran, run...
