An Ode to Trail Running by Track Olympian Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas|September 27, 2016 Trails like Stuffed Animals Stuffed animals are for the lost and the sad for the hopeful, the happy for kid and the dad. Passed t...
How Ultrarunner Joe Grant Biked to and Summited All of Colorado’s 14ers Morgan Tilton|September 12, 2016 The best way to explore your home state? Through self-propelled, local adventure. In just over a month, ultrarunner Joe Grant, who finish...
These Podcasts Will Inspire You to Get Out into the Backcountry Abigail Wise|September 8, 2016 Read about the top backpacking podcasts that will inspire your next adventure! Check out our list of the best shows to listen to before hitting the backcountry.
How to Break into the Rewarding Sufferfest of Ultrarunning Billy Hafferty|September 6, 2016 It won't be easy, and you'll probably lose a couple toenails, but Coach Hafferty's tips will carry you across the finish line of your first ...
4 Pieces of Advice to Help You Crush Your Next Trail Marathon Morgan Tilton|August 31, 2016 Plan, prepare, and push hard—but know when to listen to your body At the eleventh hour, the course for the marathon changed. There was st...
You’ve Never Seen the West like This Before Ben Matthews|August 18, 2016 A group of friends explores the wild Cirque of the Towers area in Wyoming's Wind River Range. After arriving at the Big Sandy Trailhead l...
7 Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in the U.S. Abigail Wise|August 16, 2016 Discover the top 7 dog-friendly hiking trails in the US! Explore the best routes for you and your furry friend with REI's guide to hiking trails with dogs.
Book Excerpt: Sixty Meters to Anywhere Brendan Leonard|May 11, 2016 Brendan Leonard, creator of semi-rad.com, is a good dude with a powerful story to tell. The following is an excerpt from his book Sixty Mete...
Meet the USA 50K Trail Champion REI Staff|September 14, 2015 A Q&A with Andy Wacker Andy Wacker made his debut to the world of ultra trail running with a bang, winning the USATF 50k Trail Champi...
