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Megan Green

Outdoor Instructor

A Northern California native who loves exploring the Sierra Nevada, Megan Green Wells has taught many classes at REI, including snowshoeing, mountaineering, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and hiking with your dog.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

    2856 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to shop for trekking poles for hiking: You'll consider weight, price, shock absorption, shaft construction and the type of grip.

  • Skills

    Snowshoeing Tips

    106 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    One of the beautiful things about snowshoeing is how easy it is to do. Following a few simple guidelines will set you up for success.

  • Skills

    How to Use Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

    562 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to use trekking poles: We discuss who trekking poles are for, how to adjust them, how to use baskets and how to walk with trekking poles.

  • Checklists

    Snowshoe Day-Hiking Checklist

    290 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Our comprehensive checklist for snowshoers features required and optional gear, clothing and accessories.

  • Skills

    Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing

    1085 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    Find out what to expect when venturing out on your first snowshoe adventure. Learn basics like climbing and descending, traversing and more.

  • Skills

    How to Paddle a Kayak: Basic Strokes

    324 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    With a few simple strokes, you can move your kayak forward, turn it and slow it down. Our article and video give you the basics.

  • Skills

    How to Do a Wet Exit from a Kayak

    33 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to exit and reenter a kayak after capsizing. Practicing these techniques will increase your confidence during any paddling trip.

  • Skills

    How to Do a Kayak Self Rescue

    43 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    If you capsize while paddling alone, you can get back into your boat via a self rescue. Check out our video and article for the basic steps.

  • Skills

    How to Do a Kayak T-Rescue

    39 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    The T-rescue offers a quick way to get a capsized kayak partner back in their boat. Check out our video and article for the basic steps.

  • Skills

    How to Launch and Land a Kayak

    110 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Every kayak trips starts with a launch and ends with a landing. Learn basic steps for shore and dock put-ins and take-outs.