In Praise of Slowing Down Courtney Holden|October 19, 2023 The world seems to be telling us to speed up in everything we do, including when we spend time outside. What if we didn't listen?
Hiking Through Illness Lornet Turnbull|January 22, 2021 An REI member explores her shifting relationship to the outdoors after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.
The Nature Fix: Free Your Mind and Go Outdoors Florence Williams|October 25, 2017 I recently gave an author talk in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, about the mental health benefits of walking in nature. I shared some of the lat...
You Have One Body. Take Care of It. Dr. Dane DeLozier|December 9, 2016 Read about the importance of taking care of your body while hiking with our expert tips. Read our article on One Body Take Care at rei.com
Stiff Back? Here’s How to Fix It. Dr. Dane DeLozier|October 18, 2016 Because it's tough to bag peaks with a sore back Your thoracic spine (or "T-spine") is the middle segment of your back. Think of the area...