Baby’s First Thru-Hike Tommie Ethington|May 13, 2020 In September 2019, REI members Pablo and Rachel Muldoon took their infant son on a 200-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
REI History: It Started With An Ice Axe REI Staff|May 13, 2020 REI was founded in 1938 when 23 climbing friends, united by their love for the outdoors, decided to source quality and affordable gear for their adventures. Today the REI community has 23 million members and more than 16,000 employees.
REI Member Meeting 2020: Committed to Our Values REI Staff|May 7, 2020 Co-op members tuned in digitally from across the country to hear an update from REI leaders.
REI Brings New Expertise to Board of Directors REI Staff|May 7, 2020 Read about the latest additions to REI's Board of Directors and their expertise in outdoor recreation. Learn how they're shaping the future of the company.
Family Incorporates REI’s #TiniestMile Challenge in At-Home Schooling Sarah Grothjan|April 27, 2020 To add some fun and movement to their kids’ home curriculum, a California family turned a 1-mile run into a creative lesson plan.
Ellen Stekert: Trailblazer Laura Poppick|January 29, 2020 Ellen Stekert, an REI Co-op member since 1968, reflects on a trailblazing backpacking trip and a particular piece of gear that helped her get outside.
Remembering the Father of Snowboarding Dave Zook|November 26, 2019 Jake Burton Carpenter loved riding so much that he brought the sport worldwide.
The Bold Legacy of Gert Boyle Cassidy Randall|November 21, 2019 Columbia Sportswear’s matriarch leaves a profound impact on the outdoor industry.
You Won’t Need to Pay an Entrance Fee at Our National Parks on These Days in 2020 Jenni Gritters|November 14, 2019 There are five free-entrance days on the books for the year ahead. Mark your calendar!
Q&A: The Whittaker Brothers Share Lessons From Their Mount Kennedy Expedition Sarah Grothjan|November 6, 2019 Bob and Leif Whittaker talk climbing, conservation and reconnecting on their climb of Mount Kennedy—the subject of a new documentary.
The Tale of the Jersey Devil Chelsea Davis|October 24, 2019 Deep in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey is a cursed creature that has haunted the region for centuries.
The Story of the Snallygaster Chelsea Davis|October 22, 2019 Listen close, or the Snallygaster will get you. This notorious monster was dreamt up to scare misbehaving children into behaving. Or so we thought…
