Three Season Tent Comparative Review
This backpacking review includes these tents: Sierra Designs Orion CD Peak 1 Apollo Kelty Windfoil Ultralight Walrus Rapeed Eureka Assault
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On The Trail
Tips and tricks for getting up that mountain side or through that valley.
This Debut Event Aims to Make Off-Road Cycling More Inclusive
And inclusion could mean industry growth, too. The first-ever Women’s Off-Road Cycling Congress (WORCC) launched in October at the Pearl Izumi World Headquarters in Louisville, Colorado. The goal of WORCC Founder Elori Slater was twofold: to evolve the classic cycling industry ladies’ nights—where retailers invite women to gather over hors d’oeuvres and shop for goods—into…
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The Nature Fix: Creating New Rituals, Outside
The season of holiday rituals is upon us: a turkey or tofurky on the table, the post-prandial nap, the exchange of gifts, the lighting of candles, the baking of garish cookies. And with these come some inevitable, attendant pains in the neck. The ones that irk me: clogged freeways, weather delays at airports, moments of…
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How to Pack for a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
Guts, gear and gnar: all you need for your packing list. Holy cow, you’re amazing. You’ve decided to take on one of the most exciting adventures of a lifetime. But what now? How the heck do you pack everything you need for six months of your life? Don’t worry. I thru hiked the Pacific Crest…
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Member Portrait: Ted “Outdoorsy” Lo
In this series we interview our members and share why they believe a life outdoors is a life well lived. Ted Lo participated in a research project for our REI Co-op Private Brands team, answering questions about how he uses and views his gear in order to shape future REI brand products. He’s been a…
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Op-Ed: Why Now—More than Ever—We Must Live by Leave No Trace
In a time when more and more people are embracing outdoor recreation, here’s how to combat the destruction of the wild places we love. Last year, for the centennial of the National Park Service, park visits were up by over 25 million across the nation. Yosemite traffic increased by 21 percent year over year—up almost…
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Powerful Companions: The Versatile Application of Diesel Generators in Camping Adventures
Camping, a timeless adventure that reconnects individuals with nature, requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable
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What To Consider When Choosing Hiking Sandals
When preparing to go for a hike, ensuring that you have the right gear is essential. When it comes
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Top 5 Places to go Canyoneering in Southern California
The sport of canyoneering offers a chance to explore some of the most amazing landscapes and infrequently traveled terrain. Utah is known to have some of the world’s best and most unique slot canyons, but Southern California has plenty to offer, too, and most are a short drive from Los Angeles. Here are some of…
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High School Mountain Bike Racing Is About Much More Than Who Finishes First
In the Colorado High School Cycling League, kids discover a thousand different reasons to love riding. When I ask my son, Hatcher, what his favorite thing about his inaugural season on the Boulder High School mountain bike team was, he says, “The rice cake.” “The rice cake?” “Yes, the rice cake.” Then he describes it.…
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