Phuong Le

Managing Editor / Expert Advice

Phuong Le manages editorial content at REI to help all people get outside and see themselves reflected in the outdoors. Before joining the co-op, she spent over two decades as a news journalist, including as an environmental reporter at The Associated Press. You’ll find her and her family on flowy mountain bike trails, along fishy rivers, on the slopes, or cooking a gourmet meal in the backcountry. Ask her about the time she was tased for work, her recipe for backcountry tiramisu and why you should always invest in a good sleeping bag. phle@rei.com

Latest Articles

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  How to Use an Ice Axe for Mountaineering

  An ice axe is an essential tool for mountaineering. Learn when and how to use it to stay in balance and self-arrest when you fall.

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  Snow Travel Techniques for Mountaineering

  Learn a foundational skill of mountaineering: How to ascend and descend efficiently on snow.

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  Reducing Risk: How to Recognize Avalanche Terrain

  Learn how to identify and avoid avalanche terrain and choose safer travel routes.

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  How to Read an Avalanche Forecast

  An avalanche forecast tells you about potential slide dangers. Learn what it is, where to find it and how to read a forecast.

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  How to Read a Tide Table

  Learn how to read a tide table to know the best time to explore tide pools, dig for clams, anchor your boat or beachcomb for shells.

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  How to Train for Skiing

  Prepare for the ski season with simple exercises that target your lower body and improve your balance so you can ski better and longer.

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  How to Ski

  Learn to ski with these basic tips for beginners, including walking uphill on skis, gliding downhill, controlling your speed and linking turns.

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  Snow Anchors for Mountaineering

  Learn about the common snow anchors you'd use when traveling on a glacier, crossing steep slopes, or to aid in crevasse rescues.