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Bipartisan States Join Forces to Support Outdoor Recreation

Nick Davidson//July 27, 2018

On Wednesday in Denver, representatives from eight states signed the first-ever Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence Accords. This “constitution for recreation” outlines guiding policy principles for the $887 billion outdoor industry. Read More...

We Must Take the Long View on Public Lands

Jerry Stritzke//

To those who want their stump speeches about loving public lands to be more than words, now is the time to match sentiment with action. Read More...

Jerry Stritzke: Why We #OptOutside

Jerry Stritzke//October 29, 2017

This year we are handing #OptOutside over to the millions of people who choose to #OptOuside, everywhere and every day. Read More...

The History of #OptOutside

REI Staff//October 29, 2017

A small idea can have a huge effect. Discover how opt outside went from a crazy idea to a national movement. Read More...

REI Takes Steps Toward the Next 100 Years Outside

Jerry Stritzke//March 16, 2016

As REI grows, we can invest more in our people, in our members and in our nonprofit partners and are happy to share that 2015 was a good year for the co-op. Read More...

Happy New Year from President & CEO Jerry Stritzke

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REI's CEO, Jerry Stritzke, wishes the co-op members and customers a Happy New Year. We can't wait to see where 2016 takes us. Read More...

REI Reddit AMA Follow Up

Jerry Stritzke//

REI CEO, Jerry Stritzke, shares follow-up comments after a Reddit Ask Me Anything conversation. Read More...

Giving Back and Getting Outdoors this Holiday Season

Jerry Stritzke//

REI has given $4.6 million to more than 300 nonprofit organizations that are making it easier for more people to experience the joy of the outdoors. Read More...