Lessons on “Fun” from Mom Brendan Leonard|May 11, 2017 Brendan Leonard, author of Semi-Rad.com, shares how his mom taught him how to have fun growing up and how those lessons followed him to the outdoors.
Still Cranking After All These Years Chris Van Leuven|May 10, 2017 Learn the inspiring story of Jimmy Dunn, the legendary climber who's still cranking after all these years. Read more on REI's blog about his incredible journey.
The 6 Weirdest (and Funnest) Climbing Games of All Time Corey Buhay|May 10, 2017 Get ready to have a blast with these 6 weirdest and funnest climbing games of all time! Check out REI's blog for some climbing game inspiration.
Made in the South Julie Ellison|May 9, 2017 Six of the coolest climbing companies below the Mason-Dixon line When it comes to the climbing industry, mountain meccas like Salt Lake Cit...
REI Presents: A Walk in The Park REI Staff|May 2, 2017 They may call it a Picnic, but this is no walk in the park. Bike 23 miles, swim 1.3 miles, hike 3 miles and climb 6,000 feet straight up. Then eat a donut. Turn around. Do it in reverse. Watch the fulm film.
Within Reach: A Documentary About Women’s Equality in Climbing Shelma Jun|May 2, 2017 Shelma, founder of Flash Foxy and Women's Climbing Festival, shares what it means to be a woman in the sport of climbing and in the outdoor industry.
Ueli Steck’s Everest-Lhotse Project REI Staff|May 1, 2017 A personal insight In this interview from early April 2017, Ueli Steck explains the details of his goals for his Himalayan climbing seaso...
Ueli Steck Dies Near Everest REI Staff|April 30, 2017 The climbing world mourns the loss of the "Swiss Machine" Renowned Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck died on Sunday April, 30, while climbing alo...
The Cure for Belayer’s Neck Dr. Carla Cupido|April 27, 2017 Say Goodbye to Belayer's Neck, Tips and Exercises to Prevent Pain. Learn how to avoid belayer's neck with these simple exercises and tips.
When Does Women-Specific Gear Matter? Ann Bieri|April 20, 2017 When does women’s-specific gear truly make a difference in fit and performance? We asked some REI experts to weigh in.
In Defense of the Outdoors Jenny Abegg|April 11, 2017 Let's defend the outdoors because it matters. It matters as an escape to reflect and to push the limits and helps us learn about ourselves.
The Redpoint Clinic Every Climber Should Take Corey Buhay|April 7, 2017 How one climber bumped her redpoint grade three letters in one weekend I’d always been a trad climber, and as someone whose daydreams wer...
