As the stilts first started dive-bombing us on the water, I couldn’t help but wonder why ornithologists had named them “black-necked” when the nape was the bird...
Whether it's a childhood camping trip, learning rock climbing as an adult or finally planning that intimidating multiday backpacking trip that's been on the buc...
Miles Howard nervously shifted in his well-worn hiking boots. He had months of training and felt more than prepped for the rigors of the trail. The weather migh...
In the early summer of 2022, I sat in my basement, surrounded by my laptop, five packing boxes and an absolute mountain of food. In a few weeks, I’d start my mo...
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To the Curry family, the outdoors is more than just a place; it’s where REI Co-op Members Whitney and Will ...
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Eavan O'Neill started running at 21 around the same time she was diagnosed with Stargardt Disease, a rare d...
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There are days I don’t see much nature.
When I say that, what I mean is, there are days when I do not set foot outside my front door. Busy with screens...
Since he started running in the third grade, hitting the road with his dad, a cross-country run has been Cal Dobbs' dream. That dream finally came true in 2023....
Being the oldest in outdoor adventures has never bothered me. In 2012, the kids in my Wilderness Leadership course nicknamed me “Mama,” short for "Mountain Mama...
Like a first love, my first gear purchase is etched in my memory: a Gregory J28 pack. I bought it in 2014 in preparation for my inaugural backpacking trip—a mul...
Gary Rose came into work the other day. This was unusual, considering he’s been retired from REI for nearly 30 years. He walked in with the slow but confident g...
Summer mornings are glorious in North Lake Tahoe. The sun shines, the winds are calm, the temperatures are mild, and the streets and sidewalks are nearly desola...
