Avoid common running issues by picking a lacing technique that works for your specific footwear needs. Watch this video to learn how to keep your heel from lifting, ease pressure points or upgrade your typical knot. Then tie up and get running.

Come into your local REI store to get a running shoe fit assessment, ask our experts your questions and pick out the gear you need to run.

For more information on how to properly lace your shoes, head to https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/lacing-run

I went to a tiny state park! This last summer I spent the night at Washington’s smallest recreational State Park. We all know of the big National Parks - Yosemite at 759,630 acres, Yellowstone with 2.2 million acres – but what about our little state parks? At just ONE acre in size, and only accessible by human-powered watercraft, I discovered Posey Island and decided to visit this tiny State Park to see what made it worthy of a protected status. Bonus challenge: I’ve never kayak camped before!

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Dressed in the right clothing for a snowshoe outing, you’ll be able to focus on the beauty around you rather than your freezing fingers and toes. In this video, Katie talks about what clothes to wear and how to layer them so you’ll stay comfortable and warm during your journey.
To learn more about snowshoeing, check out our beginner’s guide: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/snowshoein

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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
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Clipless pedals provide a secure connection to your bike for excellent power and control. But, clipping in and out of clipless bike pedals can be intimidating for riders who are new to them. In this video, Katie demonstrates how to clip in and out of clipless pedals and provides tips for practicing riding with them.
To shop for bike pedals, click here: https://www.rei.com/c/bike-pedals
To learn more about bike pedals, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/bike-pedal

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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

Backpacking Fried Rice
Full recipe at: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....backpacking-recipe-f

Combining instant rice, mixed veggies, eggs, and spices, this fried rice is a great addition to your backpacking meal list. Unlike many other backpacking meals that require a dehydrator, this recipe uses readily available store-bought ingredients. So if you don’t have a dehydrator or need to throw together a meal quickly, this might be a good option for you.

The experts at REI offer some tips on how to set up a base camp to maximize comfort and functionality. Check out REI's selection of camping and hiking gear at: http://bit.ly/reicamphike

The right backpacking tent can make or break your trip. Let our experts help you select the perfect tent for you in the REI Backpacking Tents Gear Guide. Learn about features, packability and setup to decide which tent you need to have the best backpacking trip possible.

Our picks:
Best Single-Person Tent, 00:37: REI Co-op Quarter Dome SL 1 https://www.rei.com/product/14....7862/rei-co-op-quart
Best Tent for Livability, 2:47: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 https://www.rei.com/product/11....0209/big-agnes-coppe
Best Tent for Bad Weather, 4:18: REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 https://www.rei.com/product/13....6247/rei-co-op-arete
Best Tent for Families, 6:04: Marmot Limelight 4 https://www.rei.com/product/11....0887/marmot-limeligh
Best Tent Under $250, 7:14: REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus https://www.rei.com/product/12....8692/rei-co-op-half-

Check out our favorite backpacking tents at your local REI: https://www.rei.com/map/store
Don’t see your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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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

Build your explosive power and endurance with a few simple cross-training exercises—you can thank us after your next trail run. Choose three or four of these exercises to add to your routine, and see the benefits. Watch the video and then test them out yourself.

Visit your local REI store to ask an expert cross-training advice or to pick up what you need to comfortably hit the trail.

Find more information about cross training for trail running at https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/cross-trai

Watch the full series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzQ_M0Z99-s&list=PL7tqTAgUK4UyHoT7hj5ZL_xFynaZAOQY8

The Trailheads crew learns about The Great Allegheny Passage trail and the fundamentals of bikepacking from an REI instructor. They’re fitted for bikes and gear up (with lots of Chamois butter) for the adventure ahead. They hop on Amtrak in Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD to start their journey.

About the series:
Four friends head out on a 150-mile bikepacking adventure from Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA following the historic Great Allegheny Passage trail. Starting from mile marker 0 in downtown Cumberland, Kelsi, Colin, Anna and Elena bike their way across the Mason Dixon line, over the Eastern Continental Divide, pass through historic Civil War battlegrounds, cross breathtaking bridges and tunnels, experience a haunting and discover new levels of sit bone soreness they were unprepared for.

Even if you’ve stayed fit throughout the year, you’ll want to get your body ready to ride longer and better. Snowboarding requires strong legs and ankles for steering, body rotation for turns and a balanced stance to keep you upright as you ride over bumps or uneven terrain. The eight exercises Dr. Sam shows in this video focus on increasing power, endurance and balance so you have more control over your board and can avoid a fall that might injure your wrist or shoulder.

In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Hip Roll—0:44
Walking Lunge with Rotation—1:27
Lunge Squat—2:00
Lateral Ski Jump—2:30
Plank Hold with Leg Movements—3:09
Squat with Heel/Toe Raise—3:53
Lift—4:29
Hip Clock—5:04

And for more information on training for snowboarding, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-tra

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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

Looking for the perfect backpacking pack for you? Our experts share our picks for overnight trips, extended trips and more in the REI Backpack Gear Guide. Learn about features, fit and capacity to decide which hiking pack is best for your next adventure.

Our picks:
Best Weekend Backpacking Pack, 00:39: Women’s: Gregory Maven 45 https://www.rei.com/product/11....1382/gregory-maven-4 Men’s: Gregory Paragon 48 https://www.rei.com/product/11....1205/gregory-paragon
Best Multiday Backpacking Pack, 4:06: Women’s: Osprey Aura AG 65 Pack https://www.rei.com/product/12....6717/osprey-aura-ag- Men’s: Osprey Atmos AG 65 Pack https://www.rei.com/product/13....4072/osprey-atmos-ag
Best Backpacking Pack for Extended Trips, 7:45: Women’s: Gregory Deva 80 https://www.rei.com/product/12....5758/gregory-deva-80 Men’s: Gregory Baltoro 85 https://www.rei.com/product/12....5755/gregory-baltoro
Best Backpacking Pack Under $160, 10:46: REI Co-op Flash 45 https://www.rei.com/search?q=flash+45&pagesize=90

Try one of our favorite packs on at your local REI: https://www.rei.com/map/store
Don’t see your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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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

"The Dark Divide,” the first feature film from REI Co-op Studios, is currently available to watch on digital platforms.

"The Dark Divide" is based on the true story of renowned butterfly expert Dr. Robert Pyle's (David Cross) perilous 1995 journey across one of America’s largest undeveloped wildlands. At the urging of his dying wife Thea (Debra Messing), the shy author finds himself in over his head on an epic, life-changing expedition through Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest in search of new species of butterflies. Over the course of his six-week adventure Pyle battles self-doubt, the grueling trail, and the people and creatures who call this forest home. And, somewhere deep in the heart of The Dark Divide, he makes a discovery that challenges everything he knows about the natural world.

Starring: David Cross, Debra Messing, David Koechner, Cameron Esposito, Gary Farmer and Patterson Hood. Music by: The Avett Brothers, The National Reserve, Samantha Crain, Bombadil, Giants in the Trees and more.

A portion of the film's profits will be donated to the National Wildlife Federation’s mission to protect wildlife and wild places. http://www.nwf.org.

Find the movie and sign-up for notifications and digital events at https://darkdividefilm.com.

One of my most highly requested and anticipated videos is finally here – camp cocktails! Thank you to everyone who shared their favorite cocktail recipes for camping. I had so much fun making this and being a bartender for a day! Disclaimer: drink responsibly, camp responsibly, and go wild with your cocktail mixing.

Earl Grey Infused Gin: 00:59
2oz Gin
1 Earl Grey Tea Bag
Instant Lemonade powder
12-16oz of Water - follow directions on whichever instant lemonade you choose
Infuse tea into gin for at least 10 mins. Add instant lemonade and water. Enjoy!

Candied Fruit Infused Whiskey: 2:22
2oz Whiskey or liquor of choice
Dried or candied fruit of choice (I used ginger and candied orange peel)
Muddle or just let fruit and whiskey infuse!

Bishop Boulders Bourbon Smash: 4:32
2oz Whiskey
1 Satsuma (or mandarin or tangerine)
1 Packet of Raw or Brown Sugar
Muddle satsuma in whiskey with sugar until sugar dissolves. Optional: add water!

Palomita: 6:41
2oz Tequila
1 Wedge of fresh lime
1/2 can of grapefruit soda
1-3 Shakes of Tajin
Squeeze lime into cup. Add tequila, soda, and a few shakes of Tajin

The High Maintenance: 8:35
Serves 2
4oz Whiskey
1½ oz Sweet Vermouth
½ oz Fresh Orange Juice
1 spoonful of maraschino cherries w/syrup
1-3 Dashes of bitters
Mix all ingredients in a thermos. Shake or stir well.

GSI Infinity Mug: https://www.rei.com/product/11....6117/gsi-outdoors-in
Stanley Titanium Multi-Cup: https://www.rei.com/product/18....3026/stanley-stay-ho
Stanley Titanium Travel Mug: https://www.rei.com/product/18....3023/stanley-stay-ho

Shop flasks: https://www.rei.com/c/flasks
Shop all mugs: https://www.rei.com/c/glasses-cups-and-mugs

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Pedal Through invites us into the world of director-lead Analise Cleopatra as she discovers the healing and joy of mountain biking. Analise had never camped or ridden a bike off the pavement when she decided to plan a week-long mountain biking adventure with an all Black female team: her best friend and fellow newcomer to the sport, DeJuanae Toliver, and professional mountain biker Brooklyn Bell. Together, they traverse the Oregon backcountry on an adventure full of exploration, curiosity, waterfalls, old growth forest, sparkling starscapes, and deep healing. With raw authenticity, Analise shares all the intimate foibles, fear, fun, and beauty of discovering her place in the outdoors. The landscape opens to greet her as she learns to lean into uncertainty, accept support and trust herself on this wild ride.

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CREDITS

Cast:
Analise Cleopatra
Brooklyn Bell
DeJuanae Toliver-Porter

Production:
Directed by Analise Cleopatra + Aly Nicklas
Produced by Aly Nicklas
Director of Photography, Aly Nicklas
Filmed by Aly Nicklas, Analise Cleopatra, Alisa Geiser, Jennifer Daniles
Editor, Alisa Geiser with Aly Nicklas
Story Producer, Alisa Geiser
Color by Aly Nicklas
Sound Mix by Matt Kellam
Voiceover Recording by Alexa Caravia
Aerial Cinematography by Skysight Motion Cinema
Title Design by Brooklyn Bell
Title Animation by Jessica Bressler
Additional Footage by Zack Paukert and John Walker

New shoes? No problem! Amy shares some tips to help you transition from your old running shoes to your new ones without wreaking havoc on your body.

For more on running, check out these videos:

- How Should Running Shoes Fit?: https://youtu.be/n5NhEl5daPQ
- When to Replace Running Shoes: https://youtu.be/IQjFGIvQC4E
- How to Buy Running Shoes Online: https://youtu.be/6KXd8yx-_As
- 5 Tips for Beginner Runners: https://youtu.be/21ZduhnPRKU

Studies have shown that avalanche airbag packs can help increase your chances of survival during an avalanche. But how do they work? In this video, Katie explains a process known as granular convection and how it relates to avalanches.
To shop for ski packs, click here: https://www.rei.com/c/ski-packs
To learn more about avalanche safety gear, including airbag packs, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/avalanche-

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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

You don’t want to call it quits early on your first day out skiing because your sore thighs and legs are screaming for après ski just a few runs in. A preseason ski conditioning workout can help you ski better, stay out longer and have more fun. In this video, Dr. Sam shows you eight exercises you can do at home to strengthen your lower-body muscles and improve your mobility and balance to help you control your skis and support areas, such as your knees, that are more prone to skiing injuries.

In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Walking Lunge with Rotation—0:42
Hip Roll—1:12
Lunge Squat—1:55
Lateral Ski Jump—2:22
Chop—3:03
Lift—3:39
Bridge with Adductor Squeeze—4:16
Hip Clock—5:04


For more information on training for skiing, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-tra

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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

A Clean bike is a longer lasting bike. In this video, Jason shows how degreaser, soap and chain lube can keep your bike good looking and healthy.

0:45 What you’ll need
2:38 Apply Degreaser
3:30 Wash the Frame
5:32 Wash the Wheels
6:20 Scrub the Drivetrain
8:24 Lube the chain

Read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/bike-chain

Shop lubricants and cleaners: https://www.rei.com/c/bike-lubricants-and-cleaners

As rewarding as backpacking can be, it also demands a lot from your body. Spend some time prepping before your trip and you’re more likely to end each trail day happily fatigued, rather than miserably sore and exhausted. The eight exercises shown by Dr. Sam in this video are designed to target areas that bear the brunt of the load on the trail and to increase strength in your core and major leg muscles. You’ll also increase endurance in those same muscle groups.

In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Jump Squats—0:40
Hip Roll—1:14
Step Up—2:00
Heel Down—2:40
Single-Leg Deadlift—3:32
Squat Curl Overhead Press—4:16
Lift—4:56
Side Plank with Hip Dip—5:31

And for more information on training for backpacking, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/conditioni

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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

On a narrow path through Florida's Everglades Headwaters, three friends embark on a journey to survey a fragile wilderness corridor before it disappears forever. Amidst a backdrop of massive development and population growth, their expedition documents the vitality and connectedness of an ecosystem in a state of rapid transformation. Mother nature may be resilient - but when the last green thread is stretched to the breaking point, can we summon the courage and resourcefulness to change course?

Credits:
Grizzly Creek Films
Danny Schmidt Films
Florida Wildlife Corridor
Eric Bendick
Danny Schmidt
Carlton Ward Jr.
Mallory Dimmitt