Packrafting the LA River Is a Bird Safari in the City Miles W. Griffis|April 28, 2025 REI Co-op Member Miles Griffis went looking for a wild outdoor adventure in the middle of Los Angeles—and found one on the water.
The Beast in Me: How Mental Illness Changed My Outdoor Life—and What I Did About It Sarah Boon|March 7, 2025 How nature has helped one REI Co-op Member cope with recent diagnoses.
Member Memories: My REI Co-op Half Dome Tent REI Staff|February 28, 2025 13 REI Co-op Members share their favorite adventures (and misadventures) with the enduring REI Co-op Half Dome Tent.
How Hiking Long Trails Changed My Relationship with Food Wudan Yan|February 10, 2025 REI Co-op Member Wudan Yan shares how hiking a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail challenged her views on nutrition.
Gear Check: Cal Dobbs’ Trans Pride 5K and Run Across America Fiona Lowenstein|January 7, 2025 Cal Dobbs, REI member since 2018, became the first transgender person to run across America in 2023. Here's the gear the athlete and activist brought along to host the first Trans Pride 5K in Los Angeles this summer.
I told my anxiety to take a hike. Here’s how it went. McKenna Ownby|December 23, 2024 One REI Co-op Member tells how she faced her fears and tackled a meaningful sunset hike.
Easy Is a Feeling Fiona Lowenstein|December 20, 2022 Living with new chronic health issues taught runner Fiona Lowenstein to respect easy-effort running as a way to embrace the activity.
