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Meet the First Openly Gay Woman to Complete the Seven Summits

Aer Parris//December 14, 2018

On June 23, 2018 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado stood on the summit of Denali, having become the first openly gay woman to reach each of the Seven Summits. Read More...

Jerry Stritzke: Congress is so Close to Ensuring More People Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Jerry Stritzke//December 7, 2018

REI's CEO says leadership, courage and opportunity exist in Congress today to pass a historic outdoor recreation legislation before this Congress ends. Read More...

Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020

Seth Putnam//December 5, 2018

The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park. Read More...

Two hikers gazing out at Grand Canyon National Park

Explore the National Parks for Free on These Days in 2019

Jenni Gritters//December 4, 2018

For five days in 2019, you'll be able to get into any national park in the United States, for free. Read More...

Put Silverton Mountain On Your Bucket List

Heather Hansman//December 4, 2018

Silverton Mountain, the counterculture ski hill in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, has a special kind of magnetism. The mountain boasts high-elevation steeps, endless powder and a tough, do-it-yourself vibe. And this winter, the place is already pulling in major storms. Read More...

Four of the Toughest Trail Builders Around

Jess Daddio//November 29, 2018

These trail builders contend with the toughest of elements in the name of conservation and recreation. Read More...

The Wilderness Society: Speak Up to Protect Your Favorite Outdoor Places

Jonathan Asher//November 27, 2018

Jonathan Asher, co-chair of the LWCF Coalition, explains why it’s crucial that lawmakers work together to reauthorize and permanently fund LWCF. Read More...

What’s New at Ski Resorts This Winter?

Caitlin Moran//November 27, 2018

Inside information from the country’s most well-informed chairlift operator. Read More...

Jane Kibii is the Next Top Women’s Runner

Jess Daddio//November 23, 2018

Kenyan runner Jane Kibii lives and trains in the U.S. while using her competition earnings to build her family an off-the-grid home in Kenya. Read More...

REI: Closing on Black Friday for Good

Jerry Stritzke//November 20, 2018

Through #OptOutside, we're embracing our collective potential to leave a positive mark that will pay off in the decades ahead, for future generations. Read More...

Jenny Kallista Learned to Change a Flat Tire at Age 8, Now She Trains New Mechanics

Olivia Dwyer//November 19, 2018

Slowly, industry initiatives help more women join the ranks of professional bike mechanics. That means more pros like Jenny Kallista. Read More...

A New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Outdoor Access for Veterans

REI Staff//November 16, 2018

The bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Therapy for Veterans Act would expand opportunities that allow veterans to access the outdoors for medical care. Read More...