Watch Margo Hayes on La Rambla (5.15a) REI Staff|March 9, 2017 The Emotional Moment She Sent At 19 years old, Margo Hayes made history when she became the first woman to climb a confirmed 9a+/5.15a wi...
La Peña de Bernal: Mexico’s (other) Winter Hotspot Michelle Wallace|March 3, 2017 Learn the thrill of peña de bernal climbing in Mexico's winter hotspot. Read our guide on REI's blog and plan your next adventure today!
Brothers of Climbing: Represent and Reach REI Staff|March 1, 2017 Brothers of Climbing, based in Brooklyn, New York, is an organization that seeks to make the rock climbing community more diverse. Watch the full film.
Heart of the Valley: La Sportiva’s Next Generation Aer Parris|February 28, 2017 Meet the fourth generation of the family-owned footwear company, La Sportiva. Giulia Delladio is the next in line and will be the first woman to lead.
How Climbing Helped Me Battle an Eating Disorder Corey Buhay|February 28, 2017 For one climber, an obsession with the vertical world wasn’t the source of destruction. It was the way out. I spent my first two years of...
The Climbing Sensei Nancy Prichard Bouchard|February 21, 2017 Elite climbing coach Justen Sjong on the importance of training—and how to do it right. There was a time when training was a deep, dark s...
The 7 Best Recovery Tools for Climbers Dr. Lisa Erikson|February 21, 2017 Learn the top 7 climbing recovery tools to help you bounce back faster after a climb. From foam rollers to massage balls, find the perfect tool at REI.
Training for the Ultimate Training Day Cedar Wright|February 21, 2017 What's everyone flogging themselves so hard for again? Boulder, Colorado, probably has more pro climbers per capita then anywhere else in...
6 Ways to Find Your Climbing Gym Community Aer Parris|February 17, 2017 Finding the perfect climbing gym community can feel like the quest for the Holy Grail. With these easy tips, you’ll find your group in no time.
How a Couple Colorado Climbers Revolutionized Wool Ryan Wichelns|February 15, 2017 The company uses American sheep, American manufacturing, and lets their vertical pursuits guide their ideas. Voormi is the antithesis of ...
Weight Training Myths Corey Buhay|February 13, 2017 Learn the truth about weight training for climbers. Don't fall for these common myths. Read our expert guide on climbing and weightlifting at REI.com.
Why (and How) You Should Learn to Mixed Climb Corey Buhay|February 8, 2017 Learn the thrill of mixed climbing with REI's expert guide. Learn the techniques, gear, and safety tips to conquer any icy terrain. Read now!
