Gear Review: Women’s Salomon Wings Pro 2 Trail-Running Shoes Ali Carr Troxell|January 14, 2016 Find traction on the trail with Salomon's Wings Pro 2 trail-running shoes. See how it performs on the trail—tested in the Catskill Mountains and approved.
Gear Review: Women’s Patagonia Houdini Jacket Shelby Carpenter|January 8, 2016 A trail-runner in Ohio tests out the Patagonia Houdini Jacket during a brisk winter day. Check out the features and the review to see how it performed.
The Environment Needs to Speak to You Stacey Cook|January 3, 2016 California's Bay Area Ridge Trail works to connect people to the outdoors and wouldn't be successful without its dedicated stewards and volunteers.
Growing in the Wilderness REI Staff|January 3, 2016 José Gonzalez shares his passion for the outdoors through Latino Outdoors, a California organization, and introduces the wilderness to Latino youth.
Meet the USA 50K Trail Champion REI Staff|September 14, 2015 A Q&A with Andy Wacker Andy Wacker made his debut to the world of ultra trail running with a bang, winning the USATF 50k Trail Champi...
Gear Review: Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail-Running Shoes Yitka Winn|September 9, 2015 Built for trail races and fast-paced training, the women's Salomon Speedcross 3 trail-running shoes let you push your off-pavement limits.
Family Vacation: For The Olpins, Running A Ragnar Relay is the Perfect Getaway Chris Parker|September 9, 2015 The Olpins started a new family tradition: To run Ragnar relay races. Training and running together has created a bond for “Team Defiantly Competitive.”
Violet Crown Trail – A Trail to Connect Them All Ali Carr Troxell|September 7, 2015 The Violet Crown Trail is a new trail extending into the Hill Country from the heart of Austin, Texas, creates the biggest trail system in the region.
Preserving Hiking History: Restoring the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain Ali Carr Troxell|August 24, 2015 The original section of the Appalachian Trail in upstate New York gets a face-lift to accommodate millions of visitors and preserve Bear Mountain State Park.
Cactus, Rattlers and Bull Sharks (Oh, My!) – Trail Running the Sierra of Baja Sur Matt & Agnes Hage|June 5, 2015 Trial run through Baja California's cactus-covered singletracks while keeping an eye out for rattlers sunbathing on the trail.
How Footwear Impacts Recovery REI Staff|June 4, 2015 Supportive footwear can help the recovery process, which begins with every step taken post-activity.
What You Need to Know About Maximalist Running Shoes Yitka Winn|May 26, 2015 Maximalist running shoes can help on those long runs. Learn some tips to help consider if they are the right shoe for you at the REI Co-op Journal.
