We’ve Always Been Here: A Healing Journey for a Group of Indigenous Climbers REI Staff|September 29, 2023 For seven Native mountaineers, climbing Tahoma (also known as Mount Rainier) is about much more than reaching the top.
Changing the Face of the Outdoors Erin Berger|September 21, 2023 Meet nine brands from founders who bring fresh perspectives to the outdoor industry by improving access, expanding representation and inspiring more people to get outside.
REI Co-op Studios Presents: Canary REI Staff|September 14, 2023 As climate change turns up the heat on the search for solutions, scientist Lonnie Thompson races to find clues in the ice—while it lasts.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our National Monuments? Jacqueline Kehoe|September 12, 2023 The United States has 133 national monuments. Test your knowledge about them—and learn how to join REI Co-op in supporting the movement to designate several more.
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
Why I Get Outside with Illustrator Brian Rau REI Staff|June 1, 2023 Outside With Pride illustrator Brian Rau shares why (and how) he loves cycling through his home base of Chicago.
First Look: REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes Courtney Holden|June 1, 2023 REI’s first-ever trail runner introduces a line of footwear with a lighter footprint.
Good Gear: Inside the Cutting Edge Partnership Between Janji and 37.5® Technology Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 31, 2023 This collaboration combines thermoregulation and biodegradation for running gear that, according to lab tests, could quickly break down in landfills.
Why I Get Outside: Resilience, Community and Understanding REI Staff|May 1, 2023 Four REI members, staff and partners share what the outdoors means to them.
Good Gear: Nocs Provisions and Amelia Winger-Bearskin Partner to Honor Native Lands Carrie A. Back|April 11, 2023 Binoculars brand Nocs Provisions and Indigenous artist Amelia Winger-Bearskin seek to help people see nature differently.
What Does It Take to Design an Inclusive Running Race? Jessica Bernhard|March 6, 2023 Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.
