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Tempting though it may be to dump your wet boots and gloves in the closet after a long day in the snow, you know you’re going to regret it when you have to stic...
The following list is designed for a non-guided backpacking trip in Yosemite. If you’re going with a commercial group, check with the guide company to see what ...
Apparently Ullr can't please everyone, no matter how blower the pow.
We got an email highlighting Yelp's 25 top-rated ski resorts, which got us wondering: What...
Fruit boots and figure 4s!
This year's edition of the popular Ouray Ice Festival is underway. Get Stoked with highlights from the last year's Elite Mixed Ice C...
March 1, 2017 update: Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke was confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. He replaces Sally Jewell, our former CEO, who was a staunch supp...
There are 1,440 minutes in a day. That’s 1,440 opportunities to step outside, to experience something new, to see the world a little differently. We wanted to c...
Quizzes, films and gear of the year: This is everything outside you need to see before you head into the weekend. Whether you’re a runner, yogi, camper, skier o...
There’s nothing quite like skiing or snowboarding in the backcountry. You don’t need an expensive lift ticket, there are no lines, and the particular silence of...
REI began as a community of climbers in search of quality outdoor gear. To this day, we keep the outdoors and its future health and accessibility at the heart o...
Ever been to a really crowded ski resort? If so, you’ve likely been that angst-ridden skier or snowboarder at the back of a slow-moving lift line wondering if t...
One year closes and another begins. This week we’ve gathered a little something for any mood: gorgeous photography, a collection of the toughest ultramarathons ...
What makes the Tour du Mont Blanc one of the world’s ultimate hikes? It’s 11 days circumnavigating the highest mountain in Western Europe, with awe-inspiring vi...
