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Bouldering? In the Creek? Hell yeah.
Heading to one of the world's best trad crags to wrestle pebbles instead of climb splitter cracks may seem like sacrileg...
Storing your skis and snowboards properly will make them last longer. It’s best to lay them flat or hang them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and humidi...
Throw on your retro skiwear and let's bring on those positive vibes for the ski and snowboard season. Pray for Snow, our traditional snow-summoning party, is ba...
Although every season brings about unique changes in nature, fall happens to be spectacular. Across the land, the temperatures cool, and the changing colors in ...
The following list is designed for a non-guided backpacking trip in Joshua Tree National Park. (For information about visiting the park, see our Joshua Tre...
At the intersection of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in Southern California is the strange, surreal landscape of Joshua Tree National Park. Named after a ...
We recently opened our newest distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, that will support more than 40 percent of the co-op’s sales. It’s one of the most sustai...
The towering peaks of the Teton Range have drawn generations of hikers and climbers to explore its more than 200 miles of trails. If you’re ready to head into t...
Last winter, we received an email from M’Lynn Markel. Her late husband, Paul, had a dream to hike the Appalachian Trail. He never made it to the AT–but, M’Lynn ...
Campsites are a special place. It’s a home-away-from home; a place for creativity, personalization and discovery. No matter what season, a campsite is comprised...
The jagged mountains of the Teton Range soar above the surrounding valley, with eight summits topping more than 12,000 feet. Below the snow-capped peaks are gla...
REI Member since 2011
Favorite activities: Running, Hiking, Backpacking
1. Why is “outside” important?
Living and growing up in Okinawa, I was always surrounded...
