Staking a Claim for Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|March 2, 2018 Morgan Sjogren and Michael Versteeg explore whether staking a mining claim in former Bears Ears monument land could be an unusual public lands preservation tactic.
Less Snow Means Fewer Ski Days—and a Huge Loss of Cash Megan Michelson|February 27, 2018 A new report from Protect Our Winters looks at the economic impact of climate change on the $11.3 billion snowsports industry.
Introducing More Styles for More Women Aer Parris|February 23, 2018 Through Force of Nature, our public effort to level the playing field for women outdoors, we’ve made a commitment to provide quality gear that fits women of all sizes. It’s been a journey to change the shrink-it-and-pink-it mentality among the outdoor industry over the past few years.
Climate Change Threatens $11.3 Billion Snowsports Industry, Protect Our Winters Report Says Michelle Flandreau|February 22, 2018 The winter sports tourism industry in the U.S. added $11.3 billion in economic value and supported more than 191,000 jobs in the winter season of 2015–2016, according to a new report from Protect Our Winters (POW). But warmer winters and decreased snowfall “threaten the livelihood of an entire industry."
I Would But: I Am the Only Person of Color Ambreen Tariq|February 22, 2018 Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, shares how she is overcoming the “minority barrier" in the outdoors and hopes to inspire others.
The New Blueprint for Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast Olivia Dwyer|February 16, 2018 Vermont's Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance works with federal agencies to create new backcountry ski trails in the state.
It’s Time We Talk About Online Harassment and the Outdoors Aer Parris|February 13, 2018 Read about the dark side of the great outdoors. Learn how online harassment is affecting outdoor enthusiasts and what you can do about it.
Force of Nature: How Girls Inc. Catalyzes Growth and Success Shelby Gonzalez|January 31, 2018 Almost there. Finally. On a steep section of trail in the southern portion of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the preteen and teenage gir...
Outdoor Industry Works To Close Gender Gap in Leadership Michelle Flandreau|January 31, 2018 In a new report, “Women in leadership: From backcountry to boardroom,” outdoor execs weigh in on the state of women’s leadership in the industry and how they’re creating more opportunities for women.
The Root Award 2017: Innovative, Sustainable Design REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Sustainability is an important part of everything the co-op does—from gear selection to our hiring practices. With that core value in mind, we are proud to announce the winner of our second annual Root Award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product of 2017: the La Sportiva Mythos Eco.
Force of Nature: This is Just the Beginning Laura Swapp|December 22, 2017 REI’s director of next gen marketing Laura Swapp reflects on the start of Force of Nature and what’s to come in 2018 and beyond.
Meet Mario Molina, the new executive director of Protect Our Winters Megan Michelson|December 21, 2017 Molina discusses his goals at POW, why he thinks climate change should be the outdoor industry’s next big issue, and the future of ski resorts.
