My #OptOutside Tradition REI Staff|September 27, 2024 REI Co-op Members and employees share their favorite ways to celebrate time outside each year.
It’s a New Year, Let’s Get Outside REI Staff|January 27, 2021 A letter to the co-op community as the REI Staff looks forward to 2021 and plans for new adventures and new ways of getting outside.
Eric Artz: More Important than Ever Before, We #OptOutside Again on Black Friday Eric Artz|October 1, 2020 For the sixth year in a row, REI will be closed on Black Friday. We will take a day to #OptOutside safely and responsibly, and we invite you to join us.
The Opt to Act Plan REI Staff|October 23, 2019 This year, we're asking our members and employees to join the fight for life outdoors. Here are 52 simple weekly challenges for a year of action.
REI’s Opt to Act Commitments REI Staff|October 22, 2019 As we ask our members and employees to join the fight for life outdoors, here’s what we’re committing to in return as part of #OptOutside.
REI CEO Eric Artz: We Must Opt to Act Eric Artz|October 22, 2019 This year, we want to take #OptOutside a step further–both in the ask we’re making of you, our members, and the commitments we’re making ourselves.
How to Build a Life Based On Intentional, Mindful Consumption Jenni Gritters|October 21, 2019 Members of the outdoor community, including REI staff, share their tips for embracing minimalism, zero waste and other mindful consumption trends.
How to Host Your Own DIY Cleanup REI Staff|October 21, 2019 Use these tips and tricks to make sure your event goes off without a hitch.
Products for the Planet Jenni Gritters|September 30, 2019 Sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard. Learn about 10 of our favorite products at REI that can help you reduce your environmental impact!
How To Make Your Next Road Trip Greener Nick Davidson|July 10, 2019 From properly inflating your tires to swapping hotels for campsites, there are plenty of ways to reduce the environmental impact of your next road trip.
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.
Mountain Biking Visionary Jacquie Phelan Reflects on 30 Years of Never Taking The Sport Too Seriously Robert Pursell|April 4, 2019 Jacquie Phelan pioneered the early days of modern women’s mountain biking and introduced some of the first women-specific mountain biking camps and clinics. Now, as women’s participation in the sport is growing, what can be learned from the 'Godmother' of Women’s Mountain Biking?