Becoming a Professional Cyclist with Ayesha McGowan Shelby Stanger|May 27, 2025 Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport.
Founder Spotlight: Keva Niver, Boheme Retreats Ever Meister|January 27, 2025 Keva Niver wants more people to feel comfortable outdoors. Her inclusive glamping getaway achieves just that.
Three Classic Cocktail Recipes—With a Camp Twist Courtney Holden|July 13, 2024 A camp cocktail is a great addition to a night spent outside. Here are three classic recipes you can try on your next camping trip.
REI Co-op Studios Presents: Inside/Outside Film Incubator REI Staff|April 12, 2024 REI Co-op Studios partnered with Ghetto Film School to mentor and fund three filmmakers’ outdoors-focused projects.
What We’re Reading, Watching and Listening To Right Now Erin Berger|January 17, 2024 We asked artists, writers and tastemakers what they're reading and listening to. They shared their favorite outdoor adventure books and more.
My Wild Jessica Bernhard|October 2, 2023 A new short documentary produced by REI Co-op Studios follows five athletes with disabilities as they face a variety of challenges, showing the importance of adaptive sports.
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
A Couple’s Guide to Camp Cuisine Jennifer Scism|February 9, 2023 Good To-Go founder and chef Jennifer Scism designs the perfect Valentine's Day date night for the trail or summit.
Founder Spotlight: Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson, allmansright REI Staff|February 4, 2023 From one corner of a 500-square-foot apartment to the inaugural cohort of the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program and beyond, allmansright seeks to help all people reconnect with the outdoors.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS REI Staff|February 4, 2023 Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
Gear Check: Running the Wonderland Trail at Mount Rainier Courtney Holden|January 2, 2023 REI senior sales manager Alan Ortega and his friend Devin Arnold ran 93 miles of Mount Rainier in Washington state. Here’s what they brought with them.
