The Rules of Hiking with Teens Graham Averill|July 11, 2022 When you hike with your kids, you get to measure how they change against the wilderness around them. To help other parents in getting their kids out on the trail, I've compiled some rules for surviving nature with teenagers (well, my teenagers, at least).
What a Runner Looks Like Shannon Shelton Miller|June 21, 2022 When sociology professor Tiffany Gayle Chenault began running, she didn’t see many women who looked like her. Now she’s working to get more Black women into the sport.
Find Your Next Adventure with Hipcamp Sarah Grothjan|June 21, 2022 Find your next outdoor adventure with REI and Hipcamp. Find the perfect campsite and explore the great outdoors. Read more on the REI journal
Taste of Fresh Air: Four Hikes and What We Ate Katherine Cusumano|June 10, 2022 The best meals eaten outdoors aren’t always perfect, but there’s something about camp cooking that makes every bite even more memorable.
Peace Peloton: Uplifting Black-Owned Businesses One Bike Ride at a Time Megan Burbank|June 2, 2022 Peace Peloton embraces the spirit of protest to support Black-owned businesses and make change, one bike ride at a time.
You’re Invited to Celebrate National Trails Day Aer Parris|May 27, 2022 We love getting out on the trail. But how often do we think about all of the work that goes into building and maintaining the trails we know and love? This National Trails Day, June 4, the American Hiking Society is asking all of us to take a moment to think differently about the places where we recreate.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Amphipod Xinglet Running Vest Jessica Bernhard|May 24, 2022 One REI Co-op Member’s ode to the lowliest piece of gear in her running kit.
Pedal On Sarah Grothjan|May 12, 2022 When a childhood tumor returns, a member turns to cycling to regain a sense of control.
How to Take Climate Action Jenni Gritters|March 31, 2022 These 25 small steps can help make a difference.
The New Outdoors REI Staff|March 11, 2022 From becoming a weekly hiker to appreciating gentle landscapes, our editors and members share how the pandemic changed their perspectives on getting outside.
Weathering the Run Monica Prelle|February 14, 2022 Can a runner find solace in the marathon even when the results are disappointing?
Member Spotlight: Mike Carey Kelly Bastone|February 14, 2022 For the inventor of a popular ski boot accessory called Cat Tracks, the best paths in life answer the question, “What if?”
