Health assessment
Participants, guides, and instructors are asked to perform a health screening prior to the event, evaluating any possible COVID-19 symptoms or exposure. On the day of the event, participants will again be asked about any symptoms or exposure and may have their temperatures checked. We also require all employees to complete a health check for COVID-19 symptoms before each shift and to stay home if they feel unwell.
Social Distancing
Small group sizes
REI classes and day trips have always been designed for smaller groups. Because of the pandemic, we are also offering private group bookings.
Our Wilderness Medicine courses with NOLS have a maximum class size of 30 people. Class time is spent indoors and out, often within 6 feet of other students. NOLS supplies KN-95 masks for all participants to wear during class.
Transportation
While inside REI vehicles, we require masks for all guests in accordance with CDC and local health guidelines. We will gladly provide a clean mask in case you forget your own.