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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...
Oh, 2016. It was the year the Internet declared everything went wrong, the year Merriam-Webster named “surreal” their summarizing word, the year that, honestly,...
Whether your feelings about 2016 are positive or negative, we can all agree that a lot happened. That’s why we’re taking a dive into the past 365: This week is ...
For the past two Black Fridays, REI has closed its doors and paid its 12,000+ employees to go outside. This year, the co-op invited the nation to join in by cho...
Over 1.3 million acres of newly protected land for you to enjoy
On Wednesday, President Obama declared 1.35-million-acre Bears Ears in southern Utah a nation...
Because the best way to celebrate over 1.3 million acres of newly protected land is by exploring them
On Wednesday, President Obama declared the 1.35-mill...
From searching for powder in national parks to diversifying outdoor recreation, from the Boundary Waters in Minnesota to Steamboat in Colorado, we’re bringing y...
We care about the great outdoors, the wild places where we go for solace, adventure and meaning. Because we believe you care, too, we’re gathering some top news...
Because a wet or frozen rope is a major bummer
Your cord loses 1/3 of its strength and much of its shock absorbing capability when wet. Wet ropes squeegee wa...
