Big Wall Climbing and Ultrarunning with Thomas Bukowski Shelby Stanger|March 24, 2026 In 2022, Thomas Bukowski took a risk that felt personal and professional by applying to The North Face athlete development program and pitching himself as a climber worth betting on. As a queer athlete from Hong Kong who found climbing later than most, he has long carried the feeling of being an outsider, then watched that narrative shift when he earned a place on The North Face climbing team. Since then, he has chased fear into major climbs in Argentina, Alaska, and Pakistan, and in 2024 he pushed into trail running by running the 211 mile John Muir Trail in four days.
Breaking the Self Supported Appalachian Trail FKT with Jeff Garmire Shelby Stanger|March 17, 2026 Jeff Garmire is a legend in the world of fastest known times with more than 20 FKTs on routes including the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and John Muir Trail. On September 21, 2025, he reached Mount Springer after setting a self supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail, completing the route in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes.
A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen|December 23, 2025 Wasfia Nazreen is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and human rights advocate known for blending adventure with activism.
Biking and Birding for 18,000 Miles with Dorian Anderson Shelby Stanger|September 16, 2025 Dorian Anderson was a neuroscientist and geneticist with a promising academic career when he made a radical shift: in 2014, he left the lab to pursue a year-long, cross-country birding adventure—on a bicycle. Pedaling nearly 18,000 miles across the U.S., his goal was to spot over 600 bird species while deepening his sobriety, and reconnecting with nature.
Camp Monsters Season 7 Jenny Barber|September 12, 2025 Camp Monsters podcast returns Thursday, September 25th. Get ready for unexplainable sightings at Moon Lake, eerie encounters with goblin-like creatures in Kentucky and more...
The Perfect Kit: Summer Trail Running Cassie da Costa|August 28, 2025 Don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying time out on the trail. These gear picks for summer running will help you breeze along.
Jim Whittaker: Reflections from a Mountaineering Legend Mike Lewis|August 15, 2025 Jim Whittaker—first American to summit Mount Everest—reflects on his climbs, growing up in the Northwest and his time leading REI Co-op.
The First All-Women’s Ascent of Denali—and Why You’ve Never Heard of It Cassidy Randall|July 31, 2025 In 1970, six women defied death to make mountaineering history. Now, a new book uncovers their gripping story.
My Father’s 7 Days Elle Wayt|June 2, 2025 A touching essay on a father’s seven-day annual backpacking tradition. His daughter reflects the beauty of time, nature and time together.
Humans Designed the New REI Co-op Bear Canister. Bears Tested It. Lisa Jhung|May 2, 2025 The patent-pending bear canister offers two sizes and backcountry reliability—which REI put to the test with real grizzly bears.
What Kind of Hiker Are You? Your Pants Tell All Courtney Holden|April 28, 2025 Your favorite trail trousers reveal a lot about your personality.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 23, 2025 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from going outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
