Where There’s Smoke: How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Life Outdoors Margot Bigg|August 23, 2022 More fires equal more smoke—and what does that mean for outdoor recreation? Read more about staying safe outside in smoky conditions.
Living to Ride: One Woman Bike Tech’s “wild and wonderful” career in cycling Kathryn True|April 12, 2019 I caught up with Jacinta "J" Higgins as she waited for a flight to Colorado, where she’d be learning the intricacies of new Cannondale suspe...
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Provides up to $30.8B in Benefits Each Year, Study Finds Jessica Bernhard|May 30, 2018 A new report released by The Wilderness Society on Tuesday suggests that the 2-million-acre Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is a $1 trillion asset to Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties in Washington State.
Sun and Singletrack: Test Riding the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ Bike Ashley Brown|May 7, 2018 Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata. And just outside the small town, 20 miles of singletrack at Beezley Hills Preserve beckon, making the area a mountain biking destination. Our riders explored the trails on the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ hardtail.
Parks Lover Bette Wallace Leaves $1M to WA National Parks Jessica Bernhard|April 13, 2018 A recent $1 million gift from the estate of national parks lover Elizabeth “Bette” Ruth Wallace will help fund much-needed infrastructure updates in Washington’s Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
Hike the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge Matt Wastradowski|October 10, 2017 If you need your Gorge fix while fire restoration work continues in Oregon, there's good news: The Washington side of the Gorge remains mostly unscathed.
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in the Pacific Northwest Matt Wastradowski|October 2, 2017 A hiker's paradise of reds, oranges and yellows Dozens of trails throughout Washington and Oregon hit peak leaf between now and November,...
Member Portrait: Force of Nature Meghan Young REI Staff|June 1, 2017 We interview REI member and #ForceOfNature Meghan Young. Read about what her membership means to her and why "outside" is so important.
5 Less-Traveled Trails on the Oregon Coast Matt Wastradowski|March 15, 2017 Our favorite underrated hikes for exploring undiscovered gems and incredible viewpoints this spring For Oregon outdoor enthusiasts, now i...
Mount Rainier Climbing Gear List REI Staff|February 4, 2017 If you're planning to climb Mount Rainier, you must be in excellent physical shape, properly trained and equipped with the correct gear.
A Washington Bootcamp: Skiing Cascade Volcanoes Jason Hummel|May 20, 2016 The Cascade volcanoes in the PNW tempt many climbers and skiers. Here's a brief guide for skiing Washington's five volcanoes and the best time to summit.
