A New Chapter: Co-op Journal Rebrands as Uncommon Path Michelle Flandreau|July 8, 2021 In rebranding as Uncommon Path, this change reinforces our commitment to inspire, inform and shift perceptions of time outside.
Top New Trail Gear at Summer Outdoor Retailer Jess Daddio|June 24, 2019 We toured this year’s biggest outdoor trade show in search of the coolest findings in trail gear. What we discovered: From footwear to base layers, versatility is key.
REI Co-op Partners with Bontrager to Bring Top Name in Components and Accessories to REI Customers Laura Chapman|February 21, 2019 REI Co-op and premier bicycling brand Bontrager are teaming up to bring an assortment of Bontrager apparel, accessories and components to RE...
8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019 Robert Pursell|February 4, 2019 This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand.
Waterproof and Actually Breathable? Yes Please Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 The North Face debuts its innovative new FUTURELIGHT™ technology.
Welcome the Co-op’s New Director of Local Brand Engagement & Impact Laura Chapman|January 25, 2019 As the co-op continues to grow nationally, we also work to make connections with our local communities. REI’s Chief Customer Officer, Ben St...
Electric Bikes Are Having a Moment. Here’s Why. Julie Brown|January 22, 2019 Trends show that electric bicycles are seeing exponential growth in recent years. Research sheds light on who is riding e-bikes, and why.
Green(er) This Year: REI is Minimizing Impact With the Products it Makes Aer Parris|November 7, 2018 The co-op's goal: to transition all of the fabrics and trims in REI Co-op brand gear and apparel to be 100 percent bluesign® certified by 2018.
How Ski Movies Are Really Made Griffin Post|September 14, 2018 Turns out, it’s not all glitz, glam and heli-ski budgets. Teton Gravity Research athlete Griffin Post reveals how this year’s new film, Far Out, really got made.
City guide: 48 Hours in Shakori Hills, North Carolina Morgan Tilton|August 23, 2018 Folk art, traditional barbecue and the Great Smoky Mountains welcome adventurers to the Land of the Sky.
The Coolest New Trail Gear We Found at Outdoor Retailer Jess Daddio|July 27, 2018 Whether you're aiming for a fastest known time (FKT) or taking your baby on a hike, you'll appreciate these new trail-oriented pieces of gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer show.
The REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Wins Coveted Backpacker Hall of Fame Award Laura Chapman|May 22, 2018 On the 25th Anniversary of Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, the team behind the recommendations and evaluations you've come to depend on...
