Coconut Curry Ramen
Full recipe at: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....backpacking-recipe-c

Creamy coconut milk, meaty shiitake mushrooms, and a medley of spices, this coconut curry ramen is a definite upgrade over the dollar store version.

Instant ramen is great, but as a main meal out on the trail we find it to lack substance. After only an hour or two, we’re hungry again. That’s why we came up with his redux version that incorporates more calories, more texture, and a whole lot more flavor.

Inflating a bike tire is a simple process, but pumping up tubes with Presta valves requires a couple extra steps. In this video, Katie walks through each step so you can get back in the saddle. Check it out, then come to your local REI to talk to the experts.

And check out our video on how much air you should put in your tire: https://youtu.be/CBK88bdmqfk

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
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Backpacking Burrito Bowl
Full recipe at: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....camp-recipe-backpack

Loaded with flavor, this vegetarian burrito bowl makes a great addition to your trail food line up. While most burrito bowls use rice as their base, we decided to use quinoa instead. Quinoa has a more well-rounded nutritional profile and can serve as a complete protein. It also has a unique taste and texture that we felt really compliments this meal.

Whether you're looking to avoid crowds, escape the daytime heat or just enjoy a beautiful evening, running at night can be tons of fun. Braden runs you through the gear you'll need, things to avoid and how to get the most out of your run.

For more info on running at night, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/blog/run/t....ips-for-trail-runnin

And shop headlamps for running at REI: https://www.rei.com/c/headlamps

Learn more and book REI Signature Camping at http://www.rei.com/adventures/....signature-camping.ht

When shopping for climbing skins, you need to think about materials, width and length, and how those impact cost, weight, durability and glide. In this video, Katie helps you figure out which material is right for you and what width and length to choose.
To shop for climbing skins, click here: https://www.rei.com/c/ski-skins
To learn more about climbing skins, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/ski-skins.

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures
Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice
Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects
Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

Jerky is good. Homemade jerky is better.

We have all the info you need to make something yummy for your next adventure.

More recipes at: http://blog.rei.com/?s=recipe

Recipe:
Ingredients
• 2.5 lbs thinly-sliced meat (lean meat works best)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• ½ tbsp. onion powder
• ½ tbsp. black pepper
• ½ tbsp. liquid smoke
• 1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. honey
• ½ cups water
• 1 cup soy sauce
• toothpicks

Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine garlic, jalapeño, onion powder, black pepper, liquid smoke, red pepper
flakes, honey, water, and soy sauce.
2. Add meat to marinade and refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 175 degrees.
4. Line bottom shelf of oven with baking sheets and aluminium foil.
5. Place marinated meat in oven to dry for 2-4 hours. (Lay directly on oven shelf or hang from shelf using
toothpicks.)

I went on a cross-country ski adventure extravaganza! I just started cross-country skiing, and it's become my favorite winter sport, but I think it's still pretty underrated! So I busted out the nordic skis and hit the cross-country trails with my dog and crew.

How to Cross-Country Ski: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-cro
Cross-Country Skiing Checklist: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/crosscount
Take a class with REI: https://www.rei.com/events/a/s....nowsports-cross-coun
Rent skis: https://www.rei.com/rentals

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Yoga is a great way to bring mindful movement to your outdoor pursuits. We partnered with our friends at CorePower Yoga to learn more about integrating yoga into skiing and snowboarding—before, during and after a day on the slopes.

Visit the Co-op Journal for instructions for each yoga pose: https://www.rei.com/blog/snows....ports/corepower-yoga

Learn about getting your first week of CorePower Yoga for free here: https://www.corepoweryoga.com/....corepower-rei-free-w

There are a few simple steps to get your new bike ready to ride. Watch this video to see:

How to UNBOX YOUR BIKE - 1:02
How to install the HANDLEBAR - 1:45
How to install the SEAT POST - 4:33
How to attach the FRONT WHEEL - 5:11
How install a wheel with a THROUGH AXLE - 5:53
How to install a wheel with a QUICK-RELEASE AXLE - 7:30
How to CONNECT V-BRAKES - 9:15
How to attach the PEDALS - 10:02
And finally, how to CHECK YOUR WORK: - 13:13

For step-by-step instructions, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-bui

Ayesha McGowan is a young Black woman from New Jersey who is determined to become the first female African-American pro road cyclist. She won her first state championship in her third race and quickly noticed that she was one of the very few females of African-American descent on the scene. In fact, she discovered that there had not been a single African-American pro road cyclist, ever. She has taken it upon herself to become the first.

Ayesha also runs the website A Quick Brown Fox (http://www.aquickbrownfox.com/), which seeks to not only document her journey but also to bring to light and celebrate other budding cyclists of color, creating representation in cycling that will encourage and inspire other African-American women and youth to follow their dreams—whatever they may be.

"It's crazy to me that we have all of this beauty and nature around us, and some people don't even see it. For me, I get to appreciate it sober. Something I didn't think was possible. I didn't think happiness was possible." - Sarah

Going from rock bottom to the mountaintop, one woman’s journey
from the streets to the top of one of the most challenging mountains to climb in the lower 48.

Learn more at: https://www.rei.com/blog/climb..../rei-presents-climbi

Take a small Bavarian town, add rule-breaking bike designers and the results are bikes that defy convention.GHOST has influenced mountain biking for over 20 years because they take risks, break free from convention, and charge forward like a unified family of riders. In this video you’ll see how a combination of vision, passion, design freedom and precision engineering results in beautifully crafted bikes landing somewhere between a sports car and a pedal-powered time machine. Shop GHOST-brand bikes:https://www.rei.com/h/ghost

Coconut Chocolate Granola
Start your day with something sweet with this backpacking-friendly Coconut Chocolate Granola.

This vegetarian breakfast is loaded with nearly 500 calories per serving while remaining super lightweight. Half the calories come from easily-accessible carbohydrates while the other half come from slower burning fats & protein, providing blend of rapid energy for now and long burning fuel for later.

As far as DIY granolas go, this one is relatively simple to make at home. It uses pretty standard ingredients like rolled oats, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, cacao powder, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Once combined, place the spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 300F. Like with all DIY granola, there’s a very thin line between perfectly baked and overbaked, so be sure to set a timer!

Before you take this (or any meal really) into the backcountry, we definitely recommend making a small batch and testing it at home. You want to be confident you’re onboard with your meals before committing to them. Once you get the recipe dialed into your liking, then you can make a large batch to save for later.

If you enjoy your granola with a bit of milk, than a powdered milk is the way to go. When you portion out your granola into resealable containers or baggies, just add 1 tablespoon of powdered milk. Once out on the trail, just add water, shake, and voila: Granola with Milk!

Faster than instant oatmeal and loaded with more calories too, if you’re looking for a new backpacking breakfast to get your morning started, than this Coconut Chocolate Granola is for you!

Coconut Chocolate Granola
Makes 4 servings

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup chopped nuts
¼ cup cacao powder
¼ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
pinch of salt
4 tablespoons powdered whole milk
1 oz freeze dried raspberries (or other freeze dried fruit)

Preheat oven to 300F
In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut flakes, nuts, cacao powder, maple syrup, and salt until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove & let cool.
Divide the granola between 4 zip top bags. Add 1 tablespoon powdered milk and ¼ oz freeze dried raspberries to each bag.
In camp, add ½ cup water (hot or cold) to the bag and mix. Enjoy!

Well-worn leather boots deserve a little TLC to keep them looking and performing their best. This video will show you how to clean and condition the leather to keep it in shape.

Find the supplies you need here: https://www.rei.com/c/treatments-and-washes

If your boots have a deep gash or cut, the best solution is to send them into a professional cobbler. Visit www.davepagecobbler.com to learn more. And for more information on caring for your boots, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-car

Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned alcohol fuel stove? Braden shows you how to use your favorite beverage cans to make an ultralight backpacking stove at home!

Find the list of supplies and written directions here: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....diy-how-to-make-an-a

Shop REI's backpacking stoves: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-stoves

A Steelhead Quest: Portrait of a Rivered Life

Terry Myers, a steelhead advocate and long-time angler, spent 2015 trying to catch a wild steelhead on a different river each month of the year. After successfully hooking a wild steelhead in all but two of the months, she set her sight on finding the last two fish to complete her quest.

The film explores the experience of an unassuming but determined woman on this two-year quest. Watch as she tries to unlock the mysteries of catching wild steelhead through the changing seasons. With her husband Jerry in tow, we see the challenges they face with depleting runs, while still enjoying every aspect of being on the river together—rain or shine, fish or no fish.

Film By Let Media
Director
Sarah Menzies : http://www.letmedia.org/

Cinematography
Sarah Menzies
Becca Skinner: http://www.beccaskinnerphotography.com/

On the Jordan Trail, each step, each meal, each sip of tea takes you deeper into the landscape and local culture. Matador Network takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of the Jordan Trail.

Leapers are a technique that’s used to change edges quickly by getting your snowboard off the ground. Learning to do a leaper is a key skill in riding through soft snow and down steep terrain. In this REI Expert Advice Video, Lauren Barnes, from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, explains how to initiate and land leapers. Shop REI’s selection of snowboards at REI.com/c/snowboards

Transcript

My name is Lauren Barnes. I'm with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Leapers are a great tactic to use for soft snow, steeps and ungroomed soft terrain. The main focus of a leaper is to be changing edges off of the ground. So as I initiate my turn, I'm going to get nice and low and I'm going to flex my ankles, knees and hips. As I'm getting ready to change edges, I'm going to pop up and extend hard so my snowboard comes up off of the snow. That's when I'm going to change my edges. As my new edge comes in contact with the snow I'm going to flex down to make for a nice soft landing so my snowboard can ride out smoothly and I don't put too much impact on my body. I'm going to continue that flex down into the new turn so I'm ready to initiate the next one.

With some basic supplies and a lot of elbow grease, Graham turned an old swing set into a backyard climbing wall.

Check out the article for more details on how the project came together: https://www.rei.com/blog/climb..../how-i-built-backyar

Shop climbing holds: https://www.rei.com/c/climbing-training

This is not an exhaustive how-to video; rather it outlines the creator's experience making his own at-home climbing wall. Before attempting something similar, make sure you evaluate your location carefully for strength and use a stud finder. Exercise caution and common sense when working with power tools and saws and be sure to wear appropriate eye and ear protection when necessary.

Remember: Safety while climbing is your responsibility. No article or video can replace proper climbing instruction and experience. Make sure you practice appropriate technique and safety before you climb.