5 Must-Dos in America’s Newest National Monument REI Staff|December 29, 2016 Read about the top 5 must-do activities at America's newest national monument! From hiking to wildlife watching, this guide has you covered.
Closing the Gender Gap in the Great Outdoors Katherine Oakes|December 28, 2016 Discover how male allies can help close the gender gap in the great outdoors. Read our latest blog post on REI.com and join the movement for inclusivity.
A Gift of Time: What the Trail Can Teach Karen Wang|December 12, 2016 A women's journey of self discovery during a gift of time. Karen learned to push the limits and the toll thru-hiking takes on your body and soul.
The Shortest Hikes with the Best Views Laura Bauer|December 12, 2016 Read about the breathtaking views of the Delaware Water Gap on the Cliff Trail. Check out our guide to the shortest hikes with the best views.
You Have One Body. Take Care of It. Dr. Dane DeLozier|December 9, 2016 Read about the importance of taking care of your body while hiking with our expert tips. Read our article on One Body Take Care at rei.com
A New Film to Inspire Families to Get Outside Abigail Wise|December 8, 2016 "Going for a short hike, watching the ducks, and letting your kids roll around in the dirt can have a much larger impact on their lives and ...
One Brewery’s Mission to Protect the Wilderness Matt Wastradowski|December 7, 2016 Portland brewery Base Camp mixes refreshing ales with a passion for the great outdoors in an effort to save them. Ross Putnam, co-founder...
‘WILD’ Tips from the Trail: Electronics REI Staff|November 29, 2016 Electronic navigation is becoming increasingly popular. Here are some tips on how to use your device in the backcountry.
MSR Gives Back: Taking Backcountry Tech to Developing Nations Aer Parris|November 28, 2016 “Clean water changes everything. It is the common denominator of all life.” – Tim Oriard, principal scientist for MSR. Clean drinking wat...
Op-Ed: An Ode to Being a Beginner Haley Littleton|November 28, 2016 Society teaches women to aspire for perfection or nothing at all. The solution? Graciousness and bravery. My freshman year of college, a ...
Semi-Rad: Avoid Shoulder Season Sadness with This Handy Quiz Brendan Leonard|November 23, 2016 I’ll bet whoever came up with the term “shoulder season” was living in a ski town. The phrase expresses that mild dissatisfaction from the c...
5 of the Best National Parks That Aren’t “National Parks” in the Upper Midwest Mikah Meyer|November 22, 2016 Read about the hidden gems of the Midwest! Explore 5 national parks and historic sites that aren't as well-known but just as breathtaking.
