Using Hiking to Promote Body Positivity Matt Wastradowski|March 2, 2017 Fat Girls Hiking isn't about weight loss. It's about getting outside and feeling comfortable in your own skin. As Summer and Lezley cut t...
REI Presents: Trail Angel REI Staff|February 28, 2017 Paul Stiffler, better known as Ponytail Paul, the Appalachian Trail and its thru-hikers have been the therapeutic force needed to turn his life around.
Proven Tips for Faster Injury Recovery Mitch Stubbs|February 28, 2017 How one outdoorsman bounced back—physically and mentally—from a horrific accident Last summer, I began my involuntary rehabilitation prog...
How Hikers Can Combat Climate Change Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|February 23, 2017 If we don’t act to protect our beloved wild spaces, they’ll be forever altered or lost entirely. As hikers, we often encounter this maxim...
6 Yoga Poses Every Hiker Should Know Katherine Oakes|February 21, 2017 Enhance Your Hiking Experience with These 6 Yoga Poses. Learn how yoga for hikers can improve your trail performance and prevent injuries. Try these poses today!
Training Tips for a Pain-Free Return to the Trails Matt Wastradowski|February 21, 2017 Loosen up with these stretches, routines, and exercises. Slowly but surely, winter is loosening its icy grip on our favorite trails. For ...
Is Breaking in Boots a Thing of the Past? Aaron Bible|February 21, 2017 Discover the truth about breaking in shoes with our expert guide. Say goodbye to blisters and discomfort with our tips. Read now on REI's Hike Blog.
5 Places for Hikers to Get a Head Start on Spring Matt Wastradowski|February 21, 2017 Don't wait for spring to come to you. Grab your pack and escape to these sunny trails. The bad news: Much of the country is still covered...
Joy: The Gift of the Journey Ambreen Tariq|February 16, 2017 The smell of a roaring campfire on a cold night, as you sit around it with friends tracing your breath in the air and sharing old stories. T...
How to Prep for a Long-Distance High Desert Hike ONDA|February 15, 2017 Cold winter days and long, dark nights are the perfect time to start planning your next adventure. We sat down with Renee Patrick, Oregon...
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Slowing Down Ashlee Langholz|February 3, 2017 The practice of Shinrin-yoku is to slow down. When we slow down, good things happen. We see more. We hear more. We understand more. We connect more.
Trails and Ales in Northern California Carlos Eliason|February 1, 2017 These five breweries have just what you’re looking for after a long hike. California is a hikers’ and beer-lovers’ paradise with mountain...
