Founder Spotlight: Martha Y Díaz, Itacate Foods REI Staff|October 4, 2022 Martha Díaz founded the Latin backpacking meal company Itacate Foods to create a sense of belonging, empowerment and healing in the outdoors.
Why ‘Free Solo’ Transcended The Climbing Genre Hilary Oliver|February 24, 2019 Very few rock climbing films have ever been considered for an Academy Award. But a few special ingredients combined to make 'Free Solo' stand apart.
REI Presents: I Am Here Yesenia Castro|January 31, 2019 REI Presents: I Am Here. A story about Yesenia and her journey in discoverying the outdoors and feeling welcome in it. Watch now.
Op-Ed: Is Virtual Reality a Friend or Foe to Lovers of the Outdoors? Graham Zimmerman|December 3, 2018 Graham Zimmerman is a professional climber, filmmaker and cofounder of Bedrock Film Works. He and Bedrock Creative Director Jim Aikman recently produced a film series, "The Moment," which Graham shared with the Co-op Journal, as well as the following op-ed about the development of virtual reality (VR).
The Important Places: A Taste of Wild Doug Woodward|November 15, 2018 The grand canyon and the colorado river, to many, is an incredibly important place. Learn more about this magical area and how to better protect it.
Community Stories: Akuna Hikes REI Staff|November 12, 2018 The new short film, “Akuna Hikes,” produced by Stept Studios and presented by Merrell, follows veteran Will Robinson’s journey to healing through hiking.
REI Presents: Safe Haven Jonathan Olivier|September 25, 2018 Memphis residents are embracing an outdoors lifestyle by climbing, cycling and paddling in an effort to inspire their communities, reduce poverty and lead healthier lives.
REI Presents: How to Run 100 Miles Brendan Leonard|February 12, 2018 How to Run 100 Miles follows two normal guys as they train for and run their first ultramarathon,100-mile race. Running isn't something that comes naturally to them or to most of us, but at least they have each other. Youʼll laugh, you'll cheer and you'll probably get a lump in your throat.
Krystle Wright: The Nomadic Filmmaker Behind “Where the Wild Things Play” Chris Van Leuven|June 22, 2017 “I just want to get as many people stoked as I can.” Last week you may have noticed “Where the Wild Things Play,” a four-minute homage to...
A New Film to Inspire Families to Get Outside Abigail Wise|December 8, 2016 "Going for a short hike, watching the ducks, and letting your kids roll around in the dirt can have a much larger impact on their lives and ...
