• REI Accessibility Statement
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to REI Uncommon Path categories
  • Shop REI
  • REI Outlet
  • Re/Supply
  • Classes & Events
  • Expert Advice
  • Uncommon Path
  • Membership
REI Co-op, Go to REI.com Home Page Uncommon Path
  • My REI Find your store
    • Climate Change
    • Inclusion
    • Philanthropy
    • Public Lands
    • Sustainability
    • All
    • Camping
    • Hiking
    • Climbing
    • Cycling
    • Watersports
    • Running
    • Fitness
    • Snowsports
    • Travel
    • All
  • Gear
    • All Gear
    • The Perfect Kit
    • Good Gear
    • Gear I Hold Dear
    • New Products
    • All
    • Co-op Cinema
    • Podcasts
    • Recipes
    • All
    • Tips
    • Ask an Expert
    • DIY
    • Recipes
    • All
    • Pacific West
    • Mountain West
    • South
    • Midwest
    • Northeast
    • International
    • All
    • Atlanta
    • Chicago
    • North Carolina
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Editorial Principles
    • REI News
Home/
Protect Our Winters

Protect Our Winters

A colorful sign bearing the message "The Time to Act Is Now"

5 Simple Ways to Act on Climate Change

Anja Semanco|September 20, 2019
The outdoor community has an opportunity to turn their passions into purpose and become climate champions. Here are five ways you can act on climate change.
Taos Ski Valley

Less Snow Means Fewer Ski Days—and a Huge Loss of Cash

Megan Michelson|February 27, 2018
A new report from Protect Our Winters looks at the economic impact of climate change on the $11.3 billion snowsports industry.
Chair lift at ski resort

Climate Change Threatens $11.3 Billion Snowsports Industry, Protect Our Winters Report Says

Michelle Flandreau|February 22, 2018
The winter sports tourism industry in the U.S. added $11.3 billion in economic value and supported more than 191,000 jobs in the winter season of 2015–2016, according to a new report from Protect Our Winters (POW). But warmer winters and decreased snowfall “threaten the livelihood of an entire industry."
Chair lift at a ski resort

Meet Mario Molina, the new executive director of Protect Our Winters

Megan Michelson|December 21, 2017
Molina discusses his goals at POW, why he thinks climate change should be the outdoor industry’s next big issue, and the future of ski resorts.
Return to TopTop

Who we are

At REI, we believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived. We've been sharing our passion for the outdoors since 1938.

Read our story

Become an REI Co-op Member

Anyone can join and everyone belongs. Benefits include great gear offers, special pricing on events and an annual Co-op Member Reward—for life. Join once, enjoy forever.

Join us

Take a stand

Outdoor equity, climate action, places we love. Raise your voice in the movement to protect and share life outdoors.

REI Cooperative Action Network

Apply for the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

Earn a $100 REI gift card after your first purchase outside of REI within 60 days from account opening.

Details | Manage your card

  • REI Co-op Account
    • Sign Into My Account
    • My Rewards Lookup
    • My Wish Lists
    • Membership Benefits
  • Orders & Returns
    • Order Status
    • Return Policy & Information
    • Store Curbside Pickup
    • Shipping Info
  • Gifts
    • Outdoor Gift Ideas
    • Gift Cards
  • Offers & Discounts
    • Sales & Coupons
    • Free Shipping Details
  • Shopping Tools
    • Member Number Lookup
    • New Gear Collections
    • Used Gear
    • Trade-in Program
  • Learning & Community
    • Expert Advice
    • Classes & Events
    • Uncommon Path
    • Path Ahead Ventures
  • Work with Us
    • Jobs & Careers
    • Co-op Culture
    • Sell at REI
    • Affiliate Program
    • Corporate & Group Sales
  • REI Co-op
    • About REI
    • Cooperative Action Fund
    • Newsroom
    • Technology Blog
    • Stewardship
  • Customer Service
    • Search Help Center
    • Find a Store
    • Live Chat
Help Center

Find answers online anytime.

Find a Store

See our stores and services.

Live Chat

Mon–Fri, 6am–8pm PT

Sat–Sun, 8am–5pm PT

Get REI apps for shopping & adventure
Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store
  • instagram
  • Tik Tok
  • facebook
  • pinterest
  • youtube
  • podcasts

© 2025 Recreational Equipment, Inc. All rights reserved. REI and the REI Co-op logo are trademarks of Recreational Equipment, Inc.

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • US State Privacy Notice
  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
  • Product Recalls
  • CA Transparency Act
  • REI Accessibility Statement