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West Elm + REI: 3 Easy Recipes for a Better Picnic

Gabriel Cabrera//May 26, 2020

Try these three super tasty and totally doable recipes that you can make ahead of time and assemble in the sunshine. The result is a picnic spread that looks like a dinner party, without the fuss. Read More...

Make These Fresh Off the Grid Recipes from Pantry Ingredients

Aer Parris//April 16, 2020

Camping recipes always taste better outside. Or do they? One writer searches for answers. Read More...

How I Ditched Individually Packaged Snacks

Lily Krass//March 11, 2020

One skier recounts her efforts to eat better while in the mountains and reduce waste in the process. Read More...

The Origins of GORP

Ashley Brown//March 9, 2020

Where did the beloved outdoor snack come from? Read More...

Camp Recipe: Green Curry with Tofu

Fresh Off the Grid//March 9, 2020

Spicy, creamy, and a hint of sweet, this one-skillet green curry has got it all. It combines crispy tofu, hearty veggies, and creamy coconut... Read More...

Camp Recipe: Maple Glazed Trail Mix

Fresh Off the Grid//

This oven-baked trail mix is loaded with maple glazed nuts, tart dried cherries, and dark chocolate chips, this mix is way better than store-bought—and way cheaper. Read More...

REI Presents: Venture Out

REI Staff//

In 2014, I quit my corporate job and decided to make a huge life change. I was tired of running on a virtual, and also very real, treadmill ... Read More...

Backpacking Recipe: Vegan Tortilla Soup

Fresh Off the Grid//

A hearty soup with crunchy tortilla toppings, this dehydrated tortilla soup is a great vegan option for backpacking. Read More...

In Our Nature: How are Warming Winters Changing Snowsports?

Megan Michelson//February 4, 2020

If you've noticed your favorite ski slope is receiving more or less snowfall than past seasons, you're not imagining things. Is climate change to blame for this change? We set the record straight on 9 misconceptions about the climate’s impact on changing winter weather. Read More...

Camp Recipe: Tie-Dye Fruit Leathers

Fresh Off the Grid//

A tropical swirl of color and flavor, this homemade strawberry mango fruit leather is a healthier version of the popular 90’s snack. Read More...

These Plant-Based Meat Camp Recipes Taste Like the Real Deal

Aer Parris//January 22, 2020

Elevate your camp game with gourmet meals designed to be meat-free (but not taste like it). Read More...

REI Presents: Everyone Skis

REI Staff//

When schools must move to a four-day week, the Ski for the Health of It (SHI) program stepped in to provide students with a pass to ski on their day off school, consequently stoking a lifelong passion for snowsports in students. Watch their story now. Read More...