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REI announces 2018 REI Outessa retreat dates and locations

REI announces the expansion of the 2018 REI Outessa series – outdoor events designed to grow and strengthen the community of women in the outdoors.

Jan 10, 2018

Women's group yoga class in a foggy forest.

REI Co-op to close all stores on Black Friday for the third year of #OptOutside, growing its effort to create “new American tradition” with the help of hundreds of organizations

#OptOutside Photo Credit: Silvia Y Instagram @silviayom

Oct 30, 2017

REI Outessa Grows the Community of Women in the Outdoors

The second annual REI Outessa retreat series brought close to 1,000 women together to experience the outdoors and find their community in Kirkwood, Calif., Mt. Hood, Ore., and Waterville Valley, N.H. this year. From June to September, women pushed their limits and learned skills through new…

Oct 19, 2017

Three women hiking on a trail with Mt. Jefferson in the background.

REI Co-op Announces Force of Nature Fund Grantees, Completes $1M Investment this Year in Nonprofits That Connect Women with the Outdoors

SEATTLE – As part of its commitment to create access to the outdoors for all, REI has invested $1 million in organizations across the country that are creating opportunities to connect women and girls to nature.

Aug 23, 2017

Force of Nature Fund

Grants that enable women & girls to connect to the outdoors

Mar 31, 2017

REI Launches Force of Nature to Reset Perception of the Outdoors

Long-range effort will advance gender equity outdoors Women will be front and center in REI storytelling for rest of 2017 $1M will support nonprofits that create opportunities for women in the outdoors

Mar 30, 2017

REI Announces 2017 Outessa Retreats Designed To Connect Women with the Outdoors Through Experiences, Inspiration and Adventures

REI announced its 2017 REI Outessa retreats – three immersive, three-day outdoor adventures designed to connect women with the outdoors in a supportive learning environment. Now in its second year, the getaways are filled with activities and inspiration, offer access to coveted gear and products…

Feb 22, 2017

State Parks Waiving Fees on Black Friday as #OptOutside Grows to 1.8 Million People

Outdoor adventurers can visit park systems in 22 states for free on November 25

Nov 16, 2016

#OptOutside Reaches 1 Million People and Doubles Partner Organizations from 2015

Less than two weeks after announcing #OptOutside, more than 365 organizations and more than 1 million people have joined REI in choosing to #OptOutside on Black Friday.

Nov 7, 2016

REI CEO Invites More Organizations to Join #OptOutside, Offers Heartfelt Thank You to Employees and 300 Groups Already Setting Out to Create New Holiday Tradition

CEO Jerry Stritzke invites nonprofits and companies with shared values to join the growing movement of 300 national and local organizations advocating for time outside with family and friends

Oct 25, 2016