Celebrating Women’s History Month Shelby Stanger|March 1, 2022 This month on the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast, our episodes highlight women from around the country in celebration of Women's History Month.
Celebrating Black History Month Shelby Stanger|February 1, 2022 This month on Wild Ideas Worth Living, we’re celebrating Black History Month with stories from Black leaders who brought their wildest ideas to life.
Connor Ryan: Better Relative Connor Ryan|December 27, 2021 Caught between athletic passion and cultural obligation, a Hunkpapa Lakota skier learns to be a better relative to the mountains he skis and to the people who once called them home.
A Year of Action: What the Co-op Community Accomplished in 2021 REI Staff|December 17, 2021 Learn about the issues the co-op community championed in 2021, from planting trees to fighting climate change to supporting kids getting outside.
What Does It Mean to be Outdoorsy? Sarah Grothjan|October 4, 2021 For years, the industry has narrowly defined and measured what it means to be an outdoor participant. The Outdoor Foundation’s annual report on outdoor activities, for example, counts skiing, climbing and kayaking, but doesn’t consider sports like basketball. And that exclusivity can overlook experiences like Grayson’s and prompt people to wonder: Is this a place for me?
Get to Know Film Director Angela Tucker REI Staff|May 26, 2021 Meet Angela Tucker, accomplished writer and director of REI Co-op Studios' latest film series, "The Trees Remember."
rabbit: A Running Company Racing to the Top Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 26, 2021 The brand makes clothing by runners, for runners. This season, they're launching a Pride-inspired line with 10% of sales going to the Human Rights Campaign, which advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
Organizations Bringing Joy Outside REI Staff|May 24, 2021 These individuals and grassroots organizations are building a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community.
Damon Yeh: Limitless Sides to Outside Damon Yeh|May 24, 2021 There are so many ways to enjoy time outside. This is one of many unique stories we’re sharing as part of our effort to highlight the Limitl...
The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for Expanding Park Access. Coalitions Push for Local Parks for Everyone. Colleen Stinchcombe|March 12, 2021 Time outside makes people feel better, but not everyone has access to green spaces in their communities. Groups are working to change that.
Rethinking Access to the Outdoors Amid a Pandemic REI Staff|September 23, 2020 Eric Artz joins two BIPOC leaders from the outdoor community for a discussion about COVID, the healing power of the outdoors, and equity.
Op-Ed: Reflections on Stonewall Rising – LGBTQ March for Black Lives Stephanie Merlo|July 7, 2020 Stephanie Merlo, Minority Veterans of America chapter leader, helped organize a recent LBGTQ+ march for Black lives and shares her reflections.
