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REI Co-op to open its first experience center in North Conway, New Hampshire in fall 2019

Co-op's new first-of-its-kind location will be a hub for outdoor gear and experiences in the White Mountains

Dec 20, 2018

REI Co-op expands gear rental program across the country

Co-op will offer snowshoe rentals this winter and expand to other categories in 2019. REI customers can enjoy snowy adventures this winter at a fraction of the cost. Starting this month, outdoor enthusiasts from kids to adults can rent snowshoes in 70 REI stores around the country.

Dec 10, 2018

REI Adventures announces new multiday trips in Southern Africa, Europe and National Parks; expands women’s collection and adds more entry level trips

REI Adventures has added 30 new trips this year, including South Africa, Mozambique, Portugal, Greece and the United States. The co-op also announced more of its popular women’s trips and options for travelers who prefer a more relaxed pace. The newly launched itineraries add to REI’s collection of…

Nov 21, 2018

Three mountain bikers on a sandy beach at sunset.

REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land unveil new list of top 50 cities to #OptOutside

As millions of Americans gear up to spend Black Friday outdoors with friends and family, REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land have unveiled the Urban Outdoor Access Analysis: a list of the 50 top large cities to #OptOutside. The cities span the nation, from Glendale, Arizona to Newark, New…

Nov 14, 2018

REI Co-op to open first store in state of Oklahoma in fall 2019

REI Co-op is opening its first location in the state of Oklahoma, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear and expertise for the region’s most popular activities to Oklahoma City in fall 2019. The new 23,000 square-foot store will be located at the Belle Isle Station shopping center, owned and…

Nov 13, 2018

REI to invest $1 million in Outdoor Foundation's Thrive Outside program, youth development initiatives

REI Co-op is investing $1 million in the Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, to support the Thrive Outside program, designed to help young people’s social, emotional and academic development through the outdoors.

Nov 8, 2018

REI Co-op opens new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9, invests $20,000 in local outdoor community

SEATTLE – Outdoor co-op REI will open its new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9 at the Spring Prairie Commons shopping center on Nov. 9. Known as the gateway to Glacier National Park, REI Kalispell will carry top quality gear for the region’s most popular outdoor activities, including hiking…

Nov 7, 2018

REI Co-op launches Camping Project, an interactive guide to your next camping adventure

REI Co-op today launches Camping Project, an all-new product that enables users to search for bookable campsites and outdoor properties by location and nearby activities. This tool, available at REI.com/campgrounds, is the result of newly available campsite and recreation data from Recreation.gov…

Oct 31, 2018

Father and son walking though a campground with tents in the background.

#OptOutside: REI Co-op to close all stores again on Black Friday and Thanksgiving; CEO calls on Americans to disconnect from their devices, break up their routines, reconnect with nature

Co-op to invest at least $1 million more in new initiative showing link between health and time outdoors

Oct 23, 2018

REI Co-op officially opens new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2

REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2 at 925 Independent Avenue. The store opened for business at the new location in February and just completed an extensive remodel.

Oct 19, 2018