The editorial staff REI Co-op is a team of passionate editors, writers and producers. We’re dedicated to covering the outdoors: the people who inspire you, the issues and events impacting our community, the skills and gear you need for your next adventure, and the places you want to go. Learn more about our editorial guiding principles.
Travel 3,100 miles along the Continental Divide all the way from the Mexico–New Mexico border to Glacier National Park at the Canadian border. Every year severa...
The next chapter of Force of Nature is here, in the form of a 47-page collection of art & stories celebrating fearless women—which you can read here. In its...
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What does it feel like to experience the trip of a lifetime? Our Trailheads crew gathers to discover Bryce and Zion with REI...
How do you begin mountain biking without breaking your face? Our two newbies are back for more first-time fun, this time on mountain bikes. You have to see this...
Getting out for your first backpacking adventure can feel daunting, but it is easier than it looks. Learn about the Ten Essentials, Leave No Trace, and other ba...
Last year, REI announced its first ever open call for grant applications with the co-op's Force of Nature Fund. REI invested $500,000 in 26 non-profit partners ...
REI Co-op invests in the future of the outdoors by giving back nearly 70 percent of our profits to the outdoor community. Out of that 70 percent, in 2017 alone ...
At REI, we’re working toward a sustainable future, for the planet and communities around the globe. We’re excited to announce the release of the REI Product Su...
Editor’s note on May 7, 2020: This article originally published on March 15, 2018. We’ve updated it with our top picks for 2020.
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For our 82nd anniversary, we’re highlighting 82 of your outdoor stories. Share your favorite story on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with a photo or video and t...
The great outdoors is a magnetic place, one that pulls us back when we’re away for too long. We're drawn to mountains and rivers as much as we are to the grass ...
REI's series, Trailheads, invites everyday people to try something new. From skiing, mountain biking, to camping, Colin, Anna, Kelsi, Elena have been adventurin...
