Summer Camp Series: Packrafting with MAK & Owen Shelby Stanger|June 26, 2025 Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping. Today, we're diving into the world of water-based camping with MAK and Owen, the founders of Bound For Nowhere—a popular adventure blog, social media community, and storytelling brand.
Founder Spotlight: Steph Hon, Cadence REI Staff|June 24, 2025 Steph Hon transforms the humble travel container into an adventure buddy that saves space and reduces waste.
Stand Up Paddling Down the Baja Peninsula with Sean Jansen Shelby Stanger|June 24, 2025 Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, food, and camera strapped to his board. His goal was to document the journey and raise awareness about the vaquita, an endangered porpoise native to the region.
Creating a Women’s Surf Collective with Jessa Williams Shelby Stanger|June 17, 2025 Jessa Williams is the founder of Intrsxtn Surf, a Los Angeles-based surf collective dedicated to empowering Black women and women of color through surfing. After discovering the ocean as a space for healing and self-discovery, she launched Intrsxtn just one year after learning to surf. Since then, she has introduced hundreds of women to the waves, creating a supportive community that challenges traditional surf culture and celebrates inclusivity, resilience, and joy in the water.
Summiting Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen with Melissa Arnot Reid Shelby Stanger|June 10, 2025 Melissa Arnot Reid is a legendary American mountaineer, adventure guide, and author who has summited Mount Everest six times—more than any other American woman. She was the first American woman to climb and descend Everest without supplemental oxygen, pushing the limits of human endurance. Through extreme challenges and high-risk climbs, Melissa has found strength, resilience, and purpose in the mountains.
Winning The Great World Race with David Kilgore Shelby Stanger|June 3, 2025 David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profession, he charted a unique course— joining the early team at On Running while continuing to compete at an elite level. From setting records to winning the Great World Race twice, David's journey has made him a standout in the global running community.
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.
