Alpine Primer: Where to Escape the Crowds in the High Mountains Nick Mott|September 8, 2017 Discover the best spots for alpine climbing in Colorado! Escape the crowds and explore the high mountains with our comprehensive guide.
Meet Never Not Collective Shannon Davis|August 31, 2017 Climbing's first all-female production team plans to foster a creative community for women and use the sport they love to talk about broader...
7 Habits of Highly Effective Climbers Julie Ellison|August 29, 2017 Learn the 7 habits of highly effective climbers and take your climbing skills to new heights. Learn from someone who has been there at REI's blog.
Sasha Digiulian on Her Hardest Big-Wall Climb Yet Shannon Davis|August 17, 2017 Reflections on Mora Mora, First Female Ascents and What’s Next On July 20, pro climber Sasha Digiulian and her partner, Spaniard Edu Mari...
The Smash-and-Grab School of Weekend Maximization Scott Yorko|August 16, 2017 What you can learn from a vicious new breed of weekend warrior Every self-respecting adventure-head has either lived or dreamt about livi...
Courage: How I Quit Comparing Myself to Others and Got Brave Hilary Oliver|August 14, 2017 Courage looks different for everyone. For Hilary Oliver, it meant setting an audacious goal—one she wasn't sure she could do—and then taking the lead.
Op-Ed: The Thing About Climbing Media and First Female Ascents Emily Downing|August 4, 2017 And the importance of women climbing together Last fall, Quinn Brett and Josie McKee set five potential speed records in Yosemite during wh...
On Being a Ranger During Yosemite’s Wild Stonemaster Era Zoë Rom|July 26, 2017 Discover the untold stories of Yosemite's wild Stonemaster era from a former ranger's perspective. Learn about the legendary Dope Lake and its impact on climbing culture.
The Art of Adventure Writing Monica Prelle|July 24, 2017 Learn the secrets of adventure journalism with REI's expert guide. Learn the art of adventure writing and take your storytelling to new heights. Read now!
Adaptive Climber Guns for Her First 5.12 Nick Mott|July 19, 2017 Maureen Beck wants to show that adaptive athletes can climb as well as—or better than—anyone else.
7 Reasons Why 2017 Is Already the Biggest Year in Climbing History Julie Ellison|July 14, 2017 And it’s only halfway over If you’re like me, July’s arrival is a natural time to drink a half-rack of PBR (gotta stay hydrated!) while l...
Relentless Forward Motion Chris Van Leuven|July 10, 2017 From peak bagging, to distance running, mountain athlete Sunny Stroeer is chasing the next challenge. January 23, 2017, Aconcagua, Argent...
