Connor Ryan: Better Relative Connor Ryan|December 27, 2021 Caught between athletic passion and cultural obligation, a Hunkpapa Lakota skier learns to be a better relative to the mountains he skis and to the people who once called them home.
A Year of Action: What the Co-op Community Accomplished in 2021 REI Staff|December 17, 2021 Learn about the issues the co-op community championed in 2021, from planting trees to fighting climate change to supporting kids getting outside.
Finding Common Ground on the Trails Nathan Pipenberg|November 24, 2021 However you choose to get outside, here’s a guide to sharing the trails.
Updates to the 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Should Know Sarah Grothjan|November 3, 2021 At the beginning of 2020, we wrote about six of the environmental rollbacks that have particular significance to recreationists and people vulnerable to climate change. With the Biden administration in place and new agency leaders at the helm, many of these rollbacks are being undone or amended.
What Does It Mean to be Outdoorsy? Sarah Grothjan|October 4, 2021 For years, the industry has narrowly defined and measured what it means to be an outdoor participant. The Outdoor Foundation’s annual report on outdoor activities, for example, counts skiing, climbing and kayaking, but doesn’t consider sports like basketball. And that exclusivity can overlook experiences like Grayson’s and prompt people to wonder: Is this a place for me?
How Greenways Are Linking People, Places Courtney Holden|September 21, 2021 The East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route from Maine to Florida, is one of many efforts nationwide to expand biking and walking trails.
Here’s What the ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan Could Mean for Lovers of Public Lands Julie Brown|September 8, 2021 To fight climate change and save wildlife, the Biden administration has set a goal to conserve 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The outdoor recreation community stands to play a pivotal role. Here’s what the plan looks like and how you can support it.
Q&A: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Monument Designations, Conservation and More Sarah Grothjan|June 15, 2021 Deb Haaland discusses the proposed America the Beautiful initiative, national monument designations, clean energy on public lands and more.
Get to Know Film Director Angela Tucker REI Staff|May 26, 2021 Meet Angela Tucker, accomplished writer and director of REI Co-op Studios' latest film series, "The Trees Remember."
rabbit: A Running Company Racing to the Top Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 26, 2021 The brand makes clothing by runners, for runners. This season, they're launching a Pride-inspired line with 10% of sales going to the Human Rights Campaign, which advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
Organizations Bringing Joy Outside REI Staff|May 24, 2021 These individuals and grassroots organizations are building a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community.
Damon Yeh: Limitless Sides to Outside Damon Yeh|May 24, 2021 There are so many ways to enjoy time outside. This is one of many unique stories we’re sharing as part of our effort to highlight the Limitl...
