Weekend Project – Earn Your Turns REI Staff|January 26, 2016 For the weekend project, we asked our REI Instagram community to earn your turns and were overwhelmed with the response. Here are some of our favorites.
Gear Review: The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket Megan Michelson|January 12, 2016 Enjoy the brisk winter days and be prepared for a variety of winter activities with The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket.
Gear Review: The North Face Gregorio ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket Ian Coble|January 11, 2016 A ski photographer took out The North Face Gregorio ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket to test its limits in the snowy PNW. See how the jacket performed.
Ski Like a Girl – Lynsey Dyer and Sego Ski Co. Design Two New Women’s Skis Megan Michelson|January 6, 2016 Lynsey Dyer and Sego Ski Co. perfected a women's ski line. Lynsey finally was given her chance to make her dream ski and shares her experience with us.
Packing Your Car for a Snowy Adventure Derek Hamilton|December 16, 2015 Organizing snow gear on the way to the mountain this winter will make the trip enjoyable. Here are some tips for packing your car before heading there.
Pray for Snow – Appeasing the Norse God of Skiing Derek Hamilton|December 15, 2015 Kick off the snow season right with bonfires and roasted snack cakes and pray for snow. REI shares their yearly traditions with their members.
How to Survive the Shortest Day of the Year Whitney James|December 14, 2015 Maximize those daylight hours until winter solstice with these tips to survive the short winter daylight hours. Don't forget a headlamp and lots of layers.
Outdoor Winter Activities for the Family Gabe Grayum|December 10, 2015 Get outside hiking, skiing, camping and other outdoor winter activities with your family. Bring hot drinks and extra food and clothing!
Kick Off the Snow Season with a Ski Wax Party Ian Coble|December 7, 2015 Start the ski season by hosting a ski wax party with all your friends. Find a location, tune those ski and talk about the upcoming season plans.
Après Encounters: A Field Guide to North American Shotskis Adam Setzer|November 3, 2015 Enjoying a drink after a long day on the mountain is maybe just what you need. The big question is which type of shotski do you choose to celebrate.
Turns All Year: The Hunt for the Never-Ending Turn Jason Hummel|October 27, 2015 A brother duo finding snow wherever they can to continue a monthly tradition of skiing every month every year. Their count: 200 months with ski turns.
The Great Northwest American Powder Chase Grant Gunderson|October 22, 2015 Finding the best powder and ski conditions sometimes results in packing up the car and taking a road trip. Here is how Grant Gunderson finds snow.