{"id":10868,"date":"2017-01-13T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=10868"},"modified":"2025-11-20T22:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:06:47","slug":"outdoor-news-need-read-week-january-9th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/news\/outdoor-news-need-read-week-january-9th","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor News You Need to Read This Week: January 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quizzes, films and gear of the year: This is everything outside you need to see before you head into the weekend. Whether you\u2019re a runner, yogi, camper, skier or gearhead (or combination), there is a story below that will inspire you.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is what we\u2019ve been reading the week of January 9th through 13th.<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Still Judith From the Block<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

One New Yorker has run around her block 19 times, four times a week, since the late 1980s. \u201cWhat I like about running is that it doesn\u2019t require much talent, just stubbornness,\u201d she said. We say: We\u2019re impressed.<\/p>\n

2. California\u2019s Ancient Sequoia \u201cTunnel Tree\u201d Toppled<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are mourning the loss of one of our nation\u2019s most iconic trees, toppled in a storm this week. Luring tourists to its tunnel since the 1880s, the \u201cPioneer Cabin\u201d sequoia was beloved by many and will be missed.<\/p>\n

3. The Elements of a Perfect Fire<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This ode to fire is so beautiful it burns. \u201cIt is mesmerizing, this incandescent fusillade that seems to leap from your fingertips.\u201d You need to finish the rest.<\/p>\n

4. Quiz: New Year, New Yoga: Which Yoga Hybrid Is Right For You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jazz up your typical routine with a new, creative yoga style. These imaginative styles activate unused muscle groups and give you a new perspective. Click to take the quiz.<\/p>\n

5. Powder<\/em> Magazine: How To Believe In Yourself<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Caroline Gleich, professional ski mountaineer and environmental activist, talks about gender bias on this episode of the “Sponsored” podcast. It\u2019s worth the listen.<\/p>\n

6. Gina Slaby’s Unlikely Path to Breaking the 100-Mile World Record<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

She didn\u2019t know she was vying for the world record until she was 30 miles from the finish. She said, “I didn’t expect to [break the record] … Ann Trason is a legend, and to even be talked about in the same sentence is a true honor.”<\/p>\n

7. Gear of the Show: The Best of Winter Outdoor Retailer 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Twice a year, the entire outdoor industry gathers together to celebrate gear. Outside magazine has rounded up their top five products of the winter. Do you agree?<\/p>\n

8. This Storm is Still Going Strong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s rare that too much snow is a problem for skiers, but that is exactly what is happening in California’s Sierra Nevada. With more than 20 feet of snow and severe rains and flooding, the storm is extraordinary.<\/p>\n

9. Changing Course<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Clare Gallagher was headed toward medical school, until she realized the path her family wanted her to take wouldn\u2019t make her happy. So she took one step back, 100 miles forward, and went in a new direction. Watch the film.<\/p>\n