Gear Review: Women’s Patagonia Houdini Jacket Shelby Carpenter|January 8, 2016 A trail-runner in Ohio tests out the Patagonia Houdini Jacket during a brisk winter day. Check out the features and the review to see how it performed.
Gear Up for Lead Climbing Outdoors Shelby Carpenter|October 16, 2015 Exhausted all the top rope routes at your local crag? Start lead climbing with either sport or trad climbing. Here are a few tips to get started.
Rock Climbing Outdoors, Step by Step Shelby Carpenter|September 29, 2015 Take your indoor rock climbing skills outdoors and give top roping a try. With the right instruction, it is time to scale that rock face.
Rock Climbing Indoors, Step by Step Shelby Carpenter|September 23, 2015 Rock climbing can be fun and a new way to get in a workout and scale new heights. Check out some tips and gear for getting started indoor rock climbing.
Gear Review: Mammut Tatoosh Jacket Shelby Carpenter|August 10, 2015 REI Member Shelby Carpenter took the Mammut Tatoosh Jacket out for a field test. Read her review.
The Surprising Secret to Successful Backpacking: Weight Training Shelby Carpenter|August 3, 2015 Prepare for your next backpacking trip with these helpful weight training exercises to help you hoist and carry that heavy backpack.
REI Community Raises More Than $820,000 to Support Nepal Earthquake Recovery Efforts Shelby Carpenter|May 13, 2015 REI partners with Mercy Corps to rebuild Nepal from earthquake damage.
Girl Talk: How to Handle Your Period in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|April 29, 2015 Handling you period doesn't have to be a daunting task. Follow these easy tips and enjoy the outdoors.
How to Stay Warm While Camping Shelby Carpenter|March 31, 2015 Be a happy camper and follow these camping tips to stay warm while sleeping outside.
Girl Talk: How to Pee in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|March 20, 2015 Peeing in the backcountry can be intimidating for new outdoor women. Use these helpful tips to help you overcome using the outdoor bathroom.
