Innovating Adaptive Adventure with Vasu Sojitra Shelby Stanger|July 25, 2023 In 2021, Vasu Sojitra became one of the first adaptive athletes to ski down Denali, and he's made groundbreaking descents in the Grand Tetons and the Bear Tooth Mountain Range. As the first adaptive athlete to be represented by the North Face, Vasu has used his platform to speak out about representation and intersectionality in the outdoors.
How Justin Salas is Leading the Adaptive Climbing Scene Julie Brown|December 20, 2018 When he was 14, Justin Salas suddenly lost his central vision. Now, he's a world champion climber and he is paving the way for adaptive climbers.
One Woman’s Story on Becoming an Adaptive Athlete Kade Krichko|July 12, 2018 After a 15-foot fall left her paralyzed from the waist down, Lindsey Runkel found her way back to her bike.
Adaptive Climber Guns for Her First 5.12 Nick Mott|July 19, 2017 Maureen Beck wants to show that adaptive athletes can climb as well as—or better than—anyone else.
The EXPLORE Act Is Set to Make History—With Your Help Jacqueline Kehoe|September 21, 2024 Help pass one of the U.S.'s largest outdoor recreation bills.
Trail Running with a Blade with Zach Friedley Shelby Stanger|July 9, 2024 Zach Friedley is a professional athlete who is changing the sport of trail running. Zach was born without most of his right leg, and is often the only adaptive athlete at the starting line of some of the world’s hardest races. There aren’t a lot of running events with categories specifically for adaptive athletes, but Zach is on a mission to change that.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 22, 2024 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from getting outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
Listeners Wild Ideas and Looking Back at 2023 Shelby Stanger|December 19, 2023 That's a wrap on lucky season seven! Join host Shelby Stanger to celebrate the 50 phenomenal guests who shared their adventures with us this year as well as listeners who let us in on the wild ideas they have planned for 2024.
Gear I Hold Dear: Oru Kayak Lake Kayak Keith Erps|November 27, 2023 An ultralight kayaking vessel becomes an unexpected companion as the author navigates disability.
My Wild Jessica Bernhard|October 2, 2023 A new short documentary produced by REI Co-op Studios follows five athletes with disabilities as they face a variety of challenges, showing the importance of adaptive sports.
What is Dispersed Camping? Jess Daddio|September 27, 2023 Escape the crowds (and the potable water) by camping outside of a designated site. Here's everything you need to know about dispersed camping.
Hello, Portland Jenny Barber|September 7, 2023 Misha visits one of the best-known bike cities in the US, Portland, to explore bike equity and how it can contribute to a sense of belonging. She meets with Alexis Vazquez and Nanette Beyale, a couple who leads Native and Indigenous bike rides throughout the city, and Max Woodbury, an adaptive cyclist, who is championing biking accessibility for all bodies in Portland.
