1.0Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publicationhttps://www.rei.com/blogMichelle Flandreauhttps://www.rei.com/blog/author/michelleMatt Crossman - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publicationrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="oV7MVbHIis"><a href="https://www.rei.com/blog/bio/matt-crossman">Matt Crossman</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.rei.com/blog/bio/matt-crossman/embed#?secret=oV7MVbHIis" width="600" height="338" title="“Matt Crossman” — Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication" data-secret="oV7MVbHIis" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.rei.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/07/charlotte.mag_.mug-copy.jpg?fit=731%2C10247311024Matt Crossman has written more than 40 cover stories in national magazines. His work has made the notable mention section of Best American Sports Writing five times and Best American Essays once. He lives in St. Louis with his wife and kids. REI Member since 2013.