The Power of Partnerships: The Future of the Middle Fork Depends on Community Chris Parker|October 7, 2015 Hitting the trail to talk about partnering and trail building, Middle Fork Trail invited nonprofits and media to talk about their trail maintenance efforts.
Performance Socks – A Darn Tough Profile Berne Broudy|October 6, 2015 A Vermont family-owned sock brand, Darn Tough has listened to customers' needs and wants to evolve designs for high performance wear and tear.
Weekend Project – Reflections REI Staff|October 6, 2015 It's time to find placid lakes and photograph landscape reflections. We asked our Instagram community to do just that, and here are some of our favorites.
Gear Review: Vasque Talus Trek Low UltraDry Hiking Shoes Brendan Leonard|October 6, 2015 A couple tests the Vasque Talus Trek hiking shoes on a long, multi-day backpacking trip through Wyoming's Wind River Range. See how the boots held up.
Epic Hike: Adirondack Great Range Mikhaila Redovian|October 6, 2015 I’m not sure if you’ve ever taken the time to admire the common garden hose, but it's a marvelous invention. Tactile, easy on the hands, str...
Thought Leaders Talk Urban Access Challenges at Backbone Trail Event Casey Schreiner|October 1, 2015 Outdoor Industry leaders and media gathered at California's Backbone Trail to talk about trail access to urban areas. Read more about the event here.
Hike Cheryl Strayed’s Sierra Buttes Hilary Oliver|September 24, 2015 Follow Cheryl Strayed's footsteps while enjoying scenic mountain views and section hike the High Sierra Buttes in California along the Pacific Coast Trail.
Every Trail Connects: A Look Back and A Big Thank You REI Staff|September 23, 2015 We would like to thank all the photographers that contributed to the featured trails. We were inspired to give back and hope you are too. Get involved.
A Week On Wyoming’s Wind River High Route Brendan Leonard|September 22, 2015 A couple tackles a week long adventure in Wyoming's Wind River Range. The route traverses high alpine terrain with breathtaking views of mountain peaks.
Weekend Project – Early Fall Colors REI Staff|September 22, 2015 The seasons are changing causing bright, bold colors on the trail. Our REI Instagram Community shared their fall photos, and we are sharing some. Enjoy!
Every Trail Connects the Senses Gina Bégin|September 21, 2015 When hiking the same trails, take a slower pace and appreciate the details-inspect the macro textures, listen to nature and breathe in the scents.
An Introduction to Off-The-Grid Backpacking Jason Hummel|September 17, 2015 Explore the unknown and plan an off-the-grid backpacking adventure. Disconnect from technology, grab a map and go. Here are a few tips to get started.
