Abigail is a former editor for REI Co-op. She also previously worked for Outside magazine and The Huffington Post. Her writing has also appeared in publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and Popular Science. REI member since 2012.
Magda Boulet lives it up
Last weekend, Magda Boulet (43) crossed the finish line of America's oldest 100-mile race in 19 hours, 49 minutes and 15 seconds—not...
A Q&A with author Brad Stulberg on his new book, Peak Performance
Most of us are no strangers to burnout. From running PRs to your career, reaching the t...
A questionnaire with the runner who just claimed the Zion Traverse FKT
On April 14, ultrarunner Hayden Hawks claimed the fastest known time (FKT) on the Zion...
A Q&A with the CEO of Kammok, a hammock company that lives and breathes the Texas outdoors
When you think of Texas, you probably don't think of hiking, c...
Follow the Instagram accounts of these female trail runners, who each bring a fresh perspective to the sport.
From encouraging body positivity to advocating fo...
Two brothers published a book stuffed with photos of the passion, suffering, and victory that make up ultrarunning.
Photographer Alexis Berg and journalist a...
"Going for a short hike, watching the ducks, and letting your kids roll around in the dirt can have a much larger impact on their lives and the health of our pl...
1,976 routes. 200 female climbers. 1 weekend.
From March 3-5, 2017, Flash Foxy will host its second annual Women's Climbing Festival. Women from around the c...
When Paul, an outdoors enthusiast who dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, passed away at age 53 before he could complete it, his wife, M'Lynn, re...
3 lessons from one of the world's fastest mountaineers
Ueli Steck is known for his speed. In just 80 days, he bagged 82 peaks—all of which measured over 13,0...
Quirky characters, stories of survival, and a behind-the-scenes look at the most badass trail crew in the U.S.
Looking for a little adventure inspiration? Thes...
Hand-picked by the people who know them the best
Our National Park System manages more than 80 million acres of sparkling waterfalls, virgin stands of old gr...