Jerry Stritzke: Why We #OptOutside Jerry Stritzke|October 29, 2017 This year we are handing #OptOutside over to the millions of people who choose to #OptOuside, everywhere and every day.
Sayonara, Winter. Hello, Costa Rica. Riley Seebeck|February 13, 2017 3 friends, 111 miles, 1 incredible bikepacking adventure On my neverending quest for year-round biking, I decided to escape the dreary gr...
Where I Belong: My Climbing Gym Brittany Goris|February 6, 2017 Leaving the rock-filled mecca of Colorado might seem like the last choice any aspiring climber would ever voluntarily make. However, for an ...
7 Tips to Make Your First Hike Successful Carlos and Grace Luna|January 24, 2017 We are Carlos and Grace Luna. We’ve picked up a few hiking pro tips along the way. Here are seven tips for your first hike.
Enchanted Climbing: 18 Miles, 18 Pitches, 18 Hours Jenny Abegg|January 23, 2017 We are 12 hours into the day, with 12 pitches climbed and 12 miles hiked, and not nearly close to the end. Full-bellied clouds lazing in the...
Hiking: Becoming an Outdoor Family Matt & Agnes Hage|January 15, 2017 Matt and Agnes slowed their pace when finding out they were expecting and now are excited to start and continue their outdoor family lifestyle.
A Tribute to the REI 1440 Project REI Staff|January 13, 2017 On November 26, 2012, we launched the REI 1440 Project—a celebration of every single minute spent outside. It was our homage to outdoor adventure.
#OptOutside Every Single Day REI Staff|December 29, 2016 This year REI invited the nation to #OptOutside on Black Friday. One REI employee took the notion a step further: deciding to opt outside for 33+ days.
Weekend Project – #OptOutside: More than a Hashtag REI Staff|November 29, 2016 Thanks everyone for escaping Black Friday shopping to Opt Outside with us. Here are a few of our favorite moments from our Instagram #OptOutside community.
Big Marsh: A New Park Rises on Chicago’s South Side Jay Readey|November 23, 2016 Just weeks ago, I stood on a hill in the center of an industrial-themed bike park and was astounded. A kid on a bike turned a 360-degree fli...
Weekend Project – Take Your Dog Outside REI Staff|November 22, 2016 Whether teacup or giant, sleek or fluffball, (wo)man’s best friend is always the greatest part of the trip. From tongue-out trail runs to ho...
10 Reasons to #OptOutside This Black Friday REI Staff|November 22, 2016 See you on the trails. Last year, REI (Hiking Project's parent company) closed its doors on Black Friday to start a movement: Forgo long ...
