A Female Saudi Arabian Alpinist on Breaking Molds and Smashing Stigmas Corey Buhay|February 8, 2017 Raha Moharrak is a force of nature. When she’s not climbing, she’s encouraging other Saudi women to follow their dreams and paving the way b...
Where I Belong: My Climbing Gym Brittany Goris|February 6, 2017 Leaving the rock-filled mecca of Colorado might seem like the last choice any aspiring climber would ever voluntarily make. However, for an ...
The Wild History of Yosemite’s Most Popular Route Andy Selters|January 25, 2017 Learn the wild history of Yosemite's popular Snake Dike route. Learn about the challenges and rewards of climbing this iconic trail. Read more on REI's blog.
Enchanted Climbing: 18 Miles, 18 Pitches, 18 Hours Jenny Abegg|January 23, 2017 We are 12 hours into the day, with 12 pitches climbed and 12 miles hiked, and not nearly close to the end. Full-bellied clouds lazing in the...
Discomfort: Suffering in the Mountains Shelby Carpenter|January 18, 2017 A life outside often requires a tolerance for suffer-fests and selective memory. Embracing the discomfort of the outdoors can lead to growth and discovery.
Ouray’s Elite Mixed Ice Comp REI Staff|January 18, 2017 Fruit boots and figure 4s! This year's edition of the popular Ouray Ice Festival is underway. Get Stoked with highlights from the last year...
Hangboard Training 101 Dave Sheldon|January 12, 2017 Hangboard training can be a time-efficient way to build hand and finger strength, especially if you can’t train regularly at a climbing gym.
Kitty Calhoun’s Best Tips for Better Ice Climbing Corey Buhay|January 5, 2017 Discover the best tips for ice climbing from legendary climber Kitty Calhoun. Improve your skills and conquer the ice with this expert advice.
A Bears Ears National Monument Primer Shannon Davis|December 30, 2016 President Obama preserves 1.35 million acres in southern Utah Just weeks after banning oil drilling in federally owned arctic waters, Oba...
Ice Climbing’s Olympic-Size Challenges Corey Buhay|December 22, 2016 Though immensely popular abroad, competition ice climbing remains a fledgling sport in the United States In 2014, the U.S. held its first...
6 Ways to Keep Your Rope Dry While Ice Climbing REI Staff|December 14, 2016 Because a wet or frozen rope is a major bummer Your cord loses 1/3 of its strength and much of its shock absorbing capability when wet. W...
Ask a Badass: The World’s Strongest Boulderer Nalle Hukktaival|December 9, 2016 Learn the incredible Sisu Project Climbing with the world's strongest boulderer. Get inspired and learn how to push your limits. Read more on REI's blog.
