Join REI in making the fight for a life outdoors part of your life with the Opt to Act Plan - 52 weeks of simple actions to reduce your impact, get active, and leave the world better than you found it. Full details can be found here.

Week 46: Read your voters’ pamphlet. Be informed on candidates’ environmental positions.

Climate change is, beyond doubt, the biggest existential threat facing the outdoors. Consider candidates who support policies designed to combat and mitigate its effects in the short- and long-term. Check your mailbox or with your local or state election office to find your voters’ pamphlet to learn more about candidates’ positions on climate.

Take part: Oct. 11–17, 2020