Your Pack Is Killing Your Neck. Here’s How to Fix It. Dr. Dane DeLozier|April 20, 2017 Say goodbye to neck pain from backpacking with these simple tips! Learn how to adjust your pack and improve your posture for a pain-free hike.
Haley Robison Leads the Way Abigail Wise|April 20, 2017 A Q&A with the CEO of Kammok, a hammock company that lives and breathes the Texas outdoors When you think of Texas, you probably don'...
Hiking in the Name of Science Enrique Gili|April 13, 2017 Nature nerds take to the woods as citizen scientists. It started with a meltdown on the Appalachian Trail in 2004. After a bruising day t...
The Cat Lady AC Shilton|April 12, 2017 Discover the fascinating world of wildlife biology and learn what wildlife biologists do. Explore the role of these experts in preserving our natural world. Read more on REI's blog, The Cat Lady.
Welcome to America’s Most Popular National Park Haley Littleton|April 10, 2017 Great Smoky is teetering the line between use and overuse. Here's what needs to happen to protect the United States’ most beloved park—and a...
4 Things You Should Know Before Hiking Fitz Roy Lindsey Minerva|April 5, 2017 Discover the ultimate guide to hiking Fitz Roy! Learn about the best trails, gear, and tips for a successful adventure.
Summiting Old Rag Made Me Fall in Love with Solo Adventures Kassondra Cloos|April 5, 2017 Kassondra Cloos shares how hiking alone changed her life forever.
Women Behind the Gear: Susan Viscon Stacey Cook|April 2, 2017 After 20 years in the gear business, Susan Viscon has seen it all. Today Susan is the senior vice president of merchandising at REI.
Raising Girls of the Natural World Miranda Weiss|April 2, 2017 I am raising girls who are fundamentally at home outside. I want them to see the world as limitless and themselves as without bounds too.
5 Tips for Managing Group Dynamics Shelby Carpenter|March 30, 2017 Being on the same page in the outdoors is key to safety and speed. A mountain guide shares group communication tips to consider when out on the trail.
5 Women’s Clinics for Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts Laura Bauer|March 30, 2017 Editor’s note on April 9, 2019: Our commitment to create unique experiences for women, by women is steadfast. We will not be announcing 2019...
The Nature Fix Florence Williams|March 27, 2017 The Nature Fix is the first of the series with Florence Williams who will be talking about the impacts nature has on human life.