Whitney James is a freelance marketing creative based in Boulder, Colorado. When she’s not online you can find her exploring the West on her mountain bike or by horse. Her dad has been an REI member for over 40 years, but he’s not online. REI member since 2012.
Fifty years ago, my dad walked into REI’s first official store in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. He was looking for a sleeping bag—one he would eventually...
As anyone who spends time outdoors knows, things don't always go as planned when you're playing in the mountains. But there's always something to be learned.
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In case you haven’t noticed, cross-country skiing is having a moment. Little figures on skinny skis are gracing some of the biggest Instagram accounts, and frie...
It’s that time of year again, friends! The days are getting shorter and our sleeves are getting longer. As fall blends seamlessly into winter in the mountains, ...
Spending time in the great outdoors can take its toll on your body, especially if your normal activities include logging long miles with a pack, riding a bike a...
Hike all day, play all afternoon. Getting outside provides us with all kinds of benefits. More vitamin D for healthy bodies, increased ability to focus, and of ...
The New Year is here, and chances are you just made a list of resolutions. It probably looks something like this: build a better work–life balance, eat fewer co...
Winter solstice is on its way, and if you don’t already have plans, it’s time to make them.
The shortest day of the year, the solstice is the official start ...
On Saturday, September 26, thousands of workers rolled up their sleeves to participate in National Public Lands Day. Chances are, you were one of them.
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Waterfalls are among the most photographed natural features on earth. But anyone who has ever taken a smartphone photo of one knows they can be tricky subjects....
Packing for any outdoor activity, whether it’s a grueling hike, mountain bike ride, or just hanging out around camp, isn’t rocket science. We all know the drill...
It is a common misconception that everyone you see on Instagram does whatever amazing thing they’re doing—road tripping in an airstream trailer, napping in a pe...
