Best Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering Near Atlanta Angela Chao|September 27, 2022 Known as “The City in the Forests,” Atlanta is a great location for your next outdoor adventure. Here are 12 top picks for climbing and bouldering around the city.
7 Essentials to Take Your Bouldering Outside Katie Griffith|September 7, 2022 Can’t get enough of vertical puzzles? Gear up with these bouldering essentials and take your favorite sport outside.
Best Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains Tee George|July 31, 2022 The Great Smoky Mountains are more than 500,000 acres and full of trails that offer an abundance of adventure. Here are some favorites from our local expert.
Good Gear: Edelrid Turns Scraps Into New Ropes Brooke Jackson|August 5, 2021 The Germany-based climbing gear brand has released the NEO 3R, a climbing rope made of 50% recycled materials.
Damon Yeh: Limitless Sides to Outside Damon Yeh|May 24, 2021 There are so many ways to enjoy time outside. This is one of many unique stories we’re sharing as part of our effort to highlight the Limitl...
A Climb for Greater Accessibility Morgan Tilton|January 22, 2021 Athlete and advocate Quinn Brett wants to improve all-abilities access in outdoor spaces nationwide. Now, she’s spearheading a new role with the U.S. Department of the Interior to help bridge the gap.
Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide REI Staff|December 30, 2020 Considering how to ski, hike, camp, paddle, climb or bike during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know for specific outdoor activities.
Accidents Happen. This Climbing Book Helps Turn Them Into Lessons Learned. Maureen O’Hagan|October 5, 2020 The annual "Accidents in North American Climbing" has became one of climbing's key safety tools.
How I Fell in Love with the Outdoors Kimberly Beekman|September 17, 2020 Four Arc’teryx athletes share their stories and favorite gear.
Meagan Martin: Climbing Warrior Shelby Stanger|July 23, 2020 Meagan found climbing as a young child and it's now her passion. She's working to make the sport more accessible to everyone.
How to Build a Backyard Climbing Wall at Home Graham Averill|May 19, 2020 Eager to grab on to some holds and get back on the climbing wall? Check out one climbers experience building his own backyard wall on REI Co-op Journal.
REI History: It Started With An Ice Axe REI Staff|May 13, 2020 REI was founded in 1938 when 23 climbing friends, united by their love for the outdoors, decided to source quality and affordable gear for their adventures. Today the REI community has 23 million members and more than 16,000 employees.
