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.
Member since 2012
Tell us about yourself.
I am Asia (Á-see-á) Arana, a 33-year-old, big-little kid who seeks adventure every chance I can get. I grew up in No...
On August 17, 2017, leaders of more than 350 outdoor businesses, including REI Co-op CEO and President Jerry Stritzke, submitted the following to U.S. Secretary...
The year's most anticipated ski film is almost here.
Rogue Elements, TGR's 2017 feature film, presented by REI, features 20 of the industry’s best athletes—i...
Each year, millions of people visit Yellowstone National Park, and with good reason: It’s home to spectacular wildlife such as bison and elk; hundreds of miles ...
REI Member since 2013
Tell us about yourself.
My name is Katie Harris and I live in Washington DC. I’m the Trails Coalition Coordinator at Washington Area Bicyc...
What four at-risk areas mean to those who love them most
Editor’s note updated July 10, 2017: The public comment period has closed.
The national commenting pe...
What sounds better than playing games with friends and family under the sun or a starry sky? Here’s what: Playing games you make yourself with recycled objects ...
Editor’s note updated July 10, 2017: The public comment period has closed.
You’ve probably heard more about national monuments in the past few months than ev...
Yellowstone National Park has more than 900 miles of hiking trails, offering ample opportunity to leave the crowds behind. Backpacking in Yellowstone is a great...
REI Member since 2003.
1. Tell us about yourself.
I was born and raised in Washington state. My parents loved the Pacific Northwest woods and encouraged my sist...
Bike owners rejoice: The days of storing your bike leaning up against a wall are numbered. Grab a drill, some plywood, and the drop bars from that old bike you’...
Editors note: Our podcast, Camp Monsters, will launch Tuesday, October 1st 2019 and will be available wherever you get your podcasts.
For hundreds of years, un...
