REI Co-op’s editorial staff 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.
Alpenglow not florescent gleam, hardtails over shopping carts, “on belay” not “out of my way.” We believe that a life rich of experience, not things, is a life ...
Editor's note: In celebration of the movie "WILD," we partnered with Fox Searchlight to bring you tips for your own adventures on the trail.
Electronics—once...
Whether teacup or giant, sleek or fluffball, (wo)man’s best friend is always the greatest part of the trip. From tongue-out trail runs to how-is-that-comfortabl...
See you on the trails.
Last year, REI (Hiking Project's parent company) closed its doors on Black Friday to start a movement: Forgo long lines and big box de...
Have You Assembled Your Creek Rack Yet?
Boulder-based videographer Alton Richardson, takes us to Indian Creek to close out the fall climbing season and to ce...
Located in northern Tanzania, Kilimanjaro stands majestically at 19,340 feet, making it the tallest mountain in Africa and one of the Seven Summits of the world...
REI Member since: 2015
Favorite activities: Hiking, traveling
As a lifelong city dweller, Simone sees nature all around her. Rooftop gardens, plant conservator...
Across the US, each state is full of natural beauty. From the jagged snow covered peaks of the Rockies, to the rolling hills of the Appalachian, along the river...
Last year we started a movement for people to reconnect outdoors over the holidays. We closed on one of the most popular shopping days of the year, paid our 12,...
More than a mile deep, up to 10 miles wide and 277 river miles long, the Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most breathtaking wonders. Located in northern Arizo...
More than a mile deep, up to 10 miles wide and 277 river miles long, the Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most breathtaking wonders. Located in northern Arizo...
For every great action shot, stellar landscape, or candid camp photo, there is a person behind the lens. Photographers have the fun and challenging task to both...