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REI speaks out on proposed exemption for roadless rule in the Tongass National Forest

With the opportunity for public comment on changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule proposed by the Trump administration coming to an end, REI Co-op submitted a strongly worded letter endorsing Alternative #1 (no action) on the proposed changes.

Dec 17, 2019

Update: REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor

Today, we notified our merchants that we will resume orders with Giro, Bell, CamelBak, Blackburn and Camp Chef on the news that their parent company, Vista Outdoor, has secured a buyer for Savage Arms.

Jul 8, 2019

REI Co-op applauds historic bipartisan vote for public lands

REI, the nation’s largest consumer co-op, applauds today’s resounding 363-62 vote in the House of Representatives for passage of the Natural Resources Management Act. Following the Senate’s 92-8 vote Feb. 12, 455 Republicans and Democrats across both chambers have now emphatically restated the…

Feb 26, 2019

REI statement on April 18 Department of Interior announcement

"Today, the Department of the Interior announced two secretarial orders intended to increase recreational opportunities on our public lands and waters. Public lands and waters are the backbone of the outdoor life that millions of Americans love, and we’re encouraged that the secretary is making…

Apr 18, 2018

REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor

REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s…

Mar 1, 2018

REI Statement on Bears Ears National Monument Review

Secretary Zinke has said many times “you can love public lands as much as me, but you can’t love them more." This morning he said “over the course of time the Antiquities Act has done some great things for this country, it has preserved some of our finest treasures and the Antiquities Act overall…

Jun 12, 2017

REI Statement on Paris Climate Agreement

For everyone with a deep love for our lands and waters, today is a sad day. To see the United States formally step away from playing a leadership role in the world on the subject of protecting our environment is deeply disappointing. Pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement is a step back for the…

Jun 1, 2017

A Life Outdoors is a Life Well Lived

Letter from Jerry Stritzke

May 1, 2015

REI Statement on the Passing of Nicholas Clinch

The REI co-op community is saddened by the news of Nick’s passing and sends our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Nick was a great leader whose passion for the outdoors inspired many people to pursue their dreams and enjoy life outside. He served on the board of directors on two…

Jun 27, 2013

Working at REI

People have been the heart of the co-op since we were founded by 23 mountain-loving people in 1938. They made a choice to shape their life around the outdoors, and the co-op was born.

Jan 10, 2012