Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|March 12, 2017 Some say that the PCT inspired the ultralight gear revolution. If you carry excess pounds over thousands of miles, your body will indeed pay a price.
La Peña de Bernal: Mexico’s (other) Winter Hotspot Michelle Wallace|March 3, 2017 Learn the thrill of peña de bernal climbing in Mexico's winter hotspot. Read our guide on REI's blog and plan your next adventure today!
Yosemite Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|January 20, 2017 Discover the Uncommon Challenge of Living Out of Packing Cubes! Learn how to pack smarter and travel lighter with our expert tips.
Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking Gear List REI Staff|January 4, 2017 The key to staying comfortable is layering. It’s helpful to keep your hiking gear apart from your travel clothing by packing them in separate duffels.
Top Trails and Ales in New York’s Hudson Valley Lisa Wood Shapiro|January 3, 2017 3 craft breweries. 7 gorgeous hikes. The Hudson Valley has over a dozen state parks, the Shawangunk Ridge, and Scenic Hudson’s vast netwo...
A Burrito-Centric Guide to Mountain Biking in Taos, New Mexico Syd Schulz|December 9, 2016 Learn the ultimate burrito-centric guide to mountain biking in Taos, New Mexico. Explore the stunning trails and breathtaking views. Plan your adventure now with REI.
Machu Picchu Trekking Gear List REI Staff|December 4, 2016 Learn the ultimate hiker's guide to Machu Picchu with REI. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Andes Mountains and uncover the secrets of this ancient Incan city.
How a New England Ice Climber Created One of the Industry’s Most Innovative Gear Companies Shannon Davis|November 30, 2016 A journey from spacesuits to tents In the early 2000s Cam Brensinger was a student at the Rhode Island School of Design and working in a ...
Trail Boss: Rowdy Creek Crossings and Steep Singletrack in North Carolina’s High Country Jeff Lenosky|November 28, 2016 Jeff Lenosky tackles one of the most technically demanding trails in all of Pisgah National Forest. t 512,758 acres, it’s overflowing with outstanding trails to explore on your bike.
Big Marsh: A New Park Rises on Chicago’s South Side Jay Readey|November 23, 2016 Just weeks ago, I stood on a hill in the center of an industrial-themed bike park and was astounded. A kid on a bike turned a 360-degree fli...
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.
A Gravel Grind Misadventure Through the Utah Desert Brendan Leonard|November 14, 2016 We've all looked at a map and wondered what it'd be like to go from here to there on two wheels. Brendan Leonard and professional adventurer...
