Roundtable Discussion: Parenting and Dismantling Racial Injustices REI Staff|June 29, 2020 In this hour-long video discussion, panelists—led by Black Girls RUN! CEO , Jay Ell Alexander—share how they talk about racism with their kids, ways they continually educate themselves as parents and how they create a diverse environment for their children.
How to Support Organizations Working Toward a More Inclusive Outdoor Community REI Staff|June 16, 2020 We are challenging ourselves and co-op members to do more: Listen, learn, reflect, speak up and act against racial injustice in the larger society as well as in the outdoors.
There’s No Age Limit on a Woman Enjoying Time Outside Sarah Grothjan|March 3, 2020 In a youth-obsessed culture, outdoorswomen approaching middle age often fade from headlines. The resulting lack of representation sends a message that the outdoors is only for the young. Read about five women who are examples that you can enjoy a life outside at any age.
My Experience on NOLS’ First-Ever Leaders of Color Backpacking Trip Amanda Machado|February 28, 2020 One writer’s take on how outdoor culture changes when people of color lead the way.
Reinventing Questa, New Mexico Amanda Loudin|February 18, 2020 Surrounded by natural beauty, this New Mexico town is trying outdoor recreation on for size.
When In Jackson Hole, Ski Brigid Mander|December 4, 2019 The nonprofit organization Coombs Outdoors helps families from the Jackson Hole area raise lifelong skiers.
This Group Is Changing the Way Climbers Communicate Aer Parris|August 6, 2019 When hearing your belay partner isn't an option, how do you get your message across? One group of Deaf climbers is leading the way.
Outdoors For All: Plus-Size Climbers Challenge Stereotypes Colleen Stinchcombe|July 11, 2019 For plus-size climbers, finding gear that fits and feeling represented within the community can be challenging. Here's how they're changing that.
Her Name is Grace Megan Michelson|July 1, 2019 Western States Endurance Run has adopted a new policy for runners who are transgender. They created it in part to welcome one runner in particular: Her name is Grace Fisher.
Trevor Kennison: The Skier Everyone is Talking About Megan Michelson|April 17, 2019 He was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in 2014. That didn’t stop him from checking off his dream of skiing Jackson Hole’s legendary Corbet’s Couloir this winter.
Bike drive changes hundreds of lives in Connecticut Suzanne O’Brien|April 16, 2019 What do you do when customers continue to ask if they can drop off bikes to donate? If you’re the teams at the REI stores in Norwalk, Milfor...
REI Presents: Down With Adventure Shanti Hodges|April 8, 2019 Spending time outdoors has created a unique bond between Melody Buck Forsyth and Ruby, who was born with Down syndrome. Through their goal to visit all 62 national parks, the family hopes to inspire others.
