Most parents can recount at least a few dirty diaper fiascos. However, it’s a rare breed that can cop to handling a poop-filled nightmare during the darkest hou...
The true stories of unexpected, awe-filled, magical moments outdoors.
What happens when you take one day to #OptOutside? Is it possible to bring joy to ourse...
“When you become a better place for women to work, you become a better place for everybody to work.”
It’s late September and while fall temperatures have be...
What we can learn from the founder of one of hiking's biggest new movements
As a new mother, Shanti Hodges was looking for more ways to get her son, Mason, ou...
Friday morning I walked into a big event space in the REI Seattle flagship store for the first-ever, and long-awaited, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Que...
In the Nepalese Himalayas, the Chhetri sisters are empowering local women and revolutionizing the trekking industry—one female guide at a time.
In the early ...
Editor’s note on October 11, 2018: In continuation of the co-op’s Force of Nature effort to advance gender equity in the outdoors, this year, REI is investing $...
Rather than basking in the glory of past accomplishments, Collinson is focusing on self-improvement and making a positive impact.
“When I think about last wi...
As summer activities continue to prove their value to once winter-only resorts, mountain biking stands above the rest—and outdoor educators are taking note.
If...
Climbing's first all-female production team plans to foster a creative community for women and use the sport they love to talk about broader social issues.
W...
This year, we launched Force of Nature, an expansive public effort to create more opportunities for women and girls to enjoy the wild. Our goal: Make the outdoo...
A lot of parents worry about their children's safety on epic alpine adventures. Gudrun Stroeer used to be one of them. But now, she's summiting peaks alongside ...
