The Evolving Role Of The Professional Outdoor Athlete Morgan Sjogren|April 4, 2018 What exactly is the job description of a professional athlete today? Alex Honnold, Caroline Gleich and Clare Gallagher share their perspectives.
Kai Lightner’s Journey to The Top Kai Lightner|March 13, 2018 The 18-year-old professional climber reflects on the obstacles he has overcome as he works toward his dream.
I Would But: I Am the Only Person of Color Ambreen Tariq|February 22, 2018 Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, shares how she is overcoming the “minority barrier" in the outdoors and hopes to inspire others.
Hand and Skin Care Tips for Climbers Michelle Wallace|February 13, 2018 Good skin—tough and durable yet resilient—is crucial to climbing success. Pro climbers Steph Davis and Brette Harrington share some of their skin care tips with us.
It’s Time We Talk About Online Harassment and the Outdoors Aer Parris|February 13, 2018 Read about the dark side of the great outdoors. Learn how online harassment is affecting outdoor enthusiasts and what you can do about it.
The Root Award 2017: Innovative, Sustainable Design REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Sustainability is an important part of everything the co-op does—from gear selection to our hiring practices. With that core value in mind, we are proud to announce the winner of our second annual Root Award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product of 2017: the La Sportiva Mythos Eco.
American Alpine Club Honors the Best in Climbing Shannon Davis|January 19, 2018 There are very few red carpets in the world of climbing, a sport whose best take great pride in how little they need to pursue their greates...
Gear Review: Black Diamond ATC Pilot Assisted Braking Belay Device Joe Pasteris|January 15, 2018 The new Black Diamond ATC Pilot is a lightweight assisted braking belay device for single-pitch climbs. Here’s a review from an REI expert.
Drawn To High Places: Mountain Artist Nikki Frumkin Charlotte Austin|January 10, 2018 You'll often find Nikki Frumkin hiking or climbing in the Cascades with her watercolors in tow. Learn how she got her start as a mountain artist.
How Many Quickdraws Do I Need? Joe Pasteris|December 14, 2017 The number of quickdraws you need varies based on the climb, but most sport climbing routes can be led with 12 or fewer. Learn more on the Co-op Journal.
Behind the Lens of Reel Rock, Climbing’s Best Film Tour Shannon Davis|November 20, 2017 We caught up with the directors of each of the four films in Reel Rock 12 to learn more about the stories they’re telling, the creative process and what most excites them about climbing today.
Remembering Fred Beckey, America’s Preeminent Dirtbag Chris Van Leuven|November 1, 2017 Fred Beckey was one of the most influential—perhaps the most influential climber—in American history. He died on October 30 in Seattle at the age of 94.
