Steve Swenson On Playing The Long Game In The Mountains Kelly Cordes|March 26, 2019 In his fifth decade of climbing, Swenson is still aiming for unclimbed peaks and finding joy in the process.
A Female Saudi Arabian Alpinist on Breaking Molds and Smashing Stigmas Corey Buhay|February 8, 2017 Raha Moharrak is a force of nature. When she’s not climbing, she’s encouraging other Saudi women to follow their dreams and paving the way b...
How a New England Ice Climber Created One of the Industry’s Most Innovative Gear Companies Shannon Davis|November 30, 2016 A journey from spacesuits to tents In the early 2000s Cam Brensinger was a student at the Rhode Island School of Design and working in a ...
Exposure Is Everything: GirlTrek Meets the Women-Powered Outessa Summit Stacey Cook|November 3, 2016 GirlTrek leaders meet at REI Co-Op Outessa Summit. GIrlTrek focuses on walking to prevent obesity and encourages black women to walk for health..
8 Artists to Create 360-Degree Art Installations for REI Stores Ali Carr Troxell|October 17, 2016 REI invited eight artists to depict their cities through 360-degree art installations. Artists were provided a blank canvas to express the outdoors.
Why Pro Enduro Racer Syd Schulz Puts Bikes Before Likes Brian Smith|July 21, 2016 Syd Schulz is a professional enduro racer. She also writes for fun and really enjoys burritos. Perhaps you've read her piece on how to st...
Woman Behind The Lens: Freya Fennwood Hilary Oliver|June 3, 2016 Freya Fenwood isn't another outdoor photographer but gets into the activity to capture the moment. She's self-motivated and strives to have natural photos.
Woman Behind The Lens: Krystle Wright Hilary Oliver|May 9, 2016 Krystle Wright chases after the perfect photo that may take years to achieve. A nomad of sorts enjoys being on the road than having home for good reason.
Woman Behind The Lens: Jillian Lukiwski Hilary Oliver|March 28, 2016 Jillian Lukiwski is a creative inspired by the outdoors. When she isn't in her studio doing metalsmith work, she's out capturing her life behind the lens.
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...