40 Years Later: The Story Behind the First American Ascent of K2 Aer Parris|October 18, 2018 Discover the incredible story of the first person to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Read about the historic American ascent on REI's blog.
Climbing Wall Opens at Steelworkers Park Seth Putnam|October 8, 2018 Before it was Steelworkers Park, the area was part of a steel manufacturing plant. Now, ore walls have been transformed into climbing routes.
Hilaree Nelson, Jim Morrison Ski First Descent of Lhotse Couloir REI Staff|October 2, 2018 The 7,000-vertical-foot ski line is said to be one of the most aesthetic descents of the world’s tallest mountains.
Lowering Accidents on the Rise, American Alpine Club Finds Dougald MacDonald|September 25, 2018 The American Alpine Club has observed an increase in the number of lowering accidents. Here are some takeaways to help climbers stay safe.
Despite Investigation, Questions Remain Following June Deaths of Two Elite Climbers on El Capitan Julie Ellison|September 25, 2018 In late August, Yosemite rangers released details about the accident that claimed the lives of Jason Wells and Tim Klein.
REI Presents: Safe Haven Jonathan Olivier|September 25, 2018 Memphis residents are embracing an outdoors lifestyle by climbing, cycling and paddling in an effort to inspire their communities, reduce poverty and lead healthier lives.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
7 Ways to Rekindle Your Sense of Awe Outside Kate Siber|September 17, 2018 Interested in boosting your own sense of awe outside? Here are seven ways to spark this powerful and healing emotion—and why it's important.
Unexpected Joys, Drama from “The Dawn Wall” Hilary Oliver|September 12, 2018 The film is sure to make your palms sweat—but here are a few other things you might not expect.
New Survey Finds Nearly One-Third of Respondents Have Experienced Sexual Harassment or Assault While Climbing Julie Brown|August 27, 2018 #SafeOutside released the results of a survey that found that nearly one-third of respondents have experienced sexual harassment or assault while climbing.
Best Climbing Areas in North Carolina Mikhaila Redovian|August 13, 2018 Here are 8 of the best climbing areas in North Carolina for trad climbers, sport climbers and boulderers. If you’re looking for a new crag in North Carolina, we've got one for you.
North Carolina Climbing Closure to Protect Rare Falcons Lifted Early Graham Averill|August 10, 2018 Each year, several of North Carolina's cliffs are closed to climbers because of peregrine falcon nesting activity. But this year, the agencies lifted the bans a month early in July.
