If you're just getting into hiking or you aspire to do longer hikes to loftier places, then doing some preseason training can be a big help. The eight exercises Dr. Sam shows in this workout plan are designed to target areas that power you up the trail mile after mile: They increase strength in your core and major leg muscles, and help build endurance in those same muscle groups.

In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Hip Roll—0:43
Jump Squats—1:27
Step Up—2:01
Heel Down—2:37
Bridge with Hamstring Curl—3:27
Squat Curl Overhead Press—4:10
Hip Clock—4:49
Side Plank with Leg Raise—5:35

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

Riding regular or goofy on a snowboard has to do with which foot is in front most of the time. If you’re regular, it means your left foot is forward. If you’re goofy, your right foot is forward. In this video, Katie shows you three ways to figure out what your stance is.
To learn more about snowboarding, check out our intro series: https://www.rei.com/learn/seri....es/intro-to-snowboar

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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

When choosing ski bindings, it’s important to select bindings that will fit your skis properly and are capable of the right release settings for you. Learn how to choose the right ski bindings in this Expert Advice video and shop for bindings at http://bit.ly/reiskibindings.

I took my friend on her first backpacking trip! My college roommate and best friend, Pam, recently decided to try backpacking for the first time! I took her to REI to get fitted for a pack, and then we hiked the 9-mile Wallace Lake Loop Trail here in Washington State. Watch the video to see how Pam did on her first backpacking trip!

Skip to Pam's first backpacking trip: 7:22

Pam's Gear:
Gregory Kalmia 60: https://www.rei.com/product/18....7527/gregory-kalmia-
Oboz Sapphire Mid Boots: https://www.rei.com/product/11....4409/oboz-sapphire-m
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants: https://www.rei.com/product/12....7651/rei-co-op-sahar
REI Co-op Sahara Button-Up: https://www.rei.com/product/12....6979/rei-co-op-sahar
REI Groundbreaker Fleece: https://www.rei.com/product/17....7405/rei-co-op-groun
Active Pursuits T-Shirt: https://www.rei.com/product/14....0963/rei-co-op-activ
Kula Cloth: https://www.rei.com/product/18....2956/kula-cloth-reus

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It can be hard to decide between hardtail and full-suspension bikes. Which one is right for you comes down to factors like price, riding style and your personal preferences. In this video, Katie breaks down the differences so you can get the right type of mountain bike for your needs. Check it out, then come to your local REI to get geared up and talk to the experts.

Shop REI’s selection of hardtail mountain bikes here: https://www.rei.com/c/hardtail-mountain-bikes
And full suspension bikes here: https://www.rei.com/c/full-sus....pension-mountain-bik

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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

Whether you’re thru hiking or walking around town, blisters happen to the best of us. In this REI Expert Advice Video you’ll learn why we get blisters, how to prevent them and what to do when they happen. Just remember, it’s way easier to prevent a blister than to treat one.

Come into your local REI to ask more questions and to find the perfect hiking boots for you.

Look at REI’s hiking boot selection at: https://www.rei.com/c/hiking-boots

My new favorite piece of outdoor gear is a pee cloth! Specifically the Kula Cloth: a first-of-its-kind, anti-microbial, intentionally designed and artfully decorated legit technical pee cloth. In this video, I talk to the founder of Kula Cloth about how a scrap of fabric turned into a small business and an online community. Note: this video is not sponsored by Kula Cloth. I’m just a fan!

What is a pee cloth: 00:21
Interview with founder of Kula Cloth: 1:50

Shop Kula at REI: https://www.rei.com/product/18....2956/kula-cloth-reus

Shop all Kula Cloth: https://kulacloth.com/

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So many people have asked for a video about my dog's backpacking and hiking gear! I'm excited to finally show off what my dog uses hiking and backpacking as well as how she carries everything. Nala is my adventure dog and favorite backpacking buddy, and dialing in her gear has been just as important as working on my own kit. What will be right for you and your adventure dog will vary, and you probably don't need all the gear I use, but hopefully this video can help you decide what backpacking and hiking gear will help you and your dog on your outdoor adventures!

*This video is NOT sponsored by Ruffwear. They just make a lot of great outdoor gear for dogs!

Backpacks for dogs: 1:02
Dog sleeping bag and sleeping pad: 4:35
Dog leash for backpacking: 5:28
Cold weather gear for dogs: 6:10
Food storage and collapsible dog bowl: 8:25
Dog first aid kit: 9:25

Shop ALL of my gear: https://www.rei.com/s/miranda-....in-the-wild?cm_mmc=v
Ruffwear Front Range Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/18....9519/ruffwear-front-
Ruffwear Palisades Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/11....5958/ruffwear-palisa
Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Bag: https://www.rei.com/product/17....0245/ruffwear-highla
Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/18....2028/ruffwear-highla
Ruffwear Roamer Leash: https://www.rei.com/product/18....9571/ruffwear-roamer
Ruffwear Booties: https://www.rei.com/product/17....9640/ruffwear-polar-
Ruffwear Fernie Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/16....0660/ruffwear-fernie
Ruffwear Collapsible Bowl: https://www.rei.com/product/12....9588/ruffwear-quench
Adventure Medical Kits Trail Dog Kit: https://www.rei.com/product/11....3073/adventure-medic

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Canister stoves are super convenient, but knowing how much fuel is left in your canister can be a challenge. In this video, Liv shows you two different ways to gauge how much fuel is left in a canister. If you want to learn about the differences between canister and liquid fuel stoves, check out our video: https://youtu.be/FCDURxu2L3Y

And once you know how much fuel is in your canister, check out our video on how much fuel you need to bring backpacking: https://youtu.be/M3pj2gSFXb4

Gaiters cover the vulnerable tops of your footwear to fully protect your feet from the elements, but in order for them to work they have to be worn correctly. In this video, Katie shows you how to put on your gaiters to make sure they perform their best. Check it out, then shop our selection of gaiters here: https://www.rei.com/c/gaiters

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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

Getting situated in your kayak doesn’t have to be awkward as long as you follow a couple simple steps. This video shows you how to launch from a beach, how to get in your kayak at a dock, and some tips for getting out at the end of your trip. Watch the video, grab your gear and give it a shot.

Then head to your local REI and chat with the experts about kayaking gear, classes and advice.

To learn more about launching your kayak, check out: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/kayak-laun

When budgets are cut in eastern Oregon's rural Baker County School District, schools must move to a four-day week. The Ski for the Health of It (SHI) program stepped in to provide students with a pass to ski on their day off school, consequently stoking a lifelong passion for snowsports in students. Watch their story now.

Read more on the Co-op Journal: https://www.rei.com/blog/snows....ports/rei-presents-e

Ever wondered what it looks like to go backpacking with me and my dog? In this video tag along with me for 24 hours on trail with my dog, Nala! If you've wondered what it looks like to backpack with your dog, this video will show you some of the fun, and some of challenges, you can expect. Join me and my dog as we hike along the Chelan Lakeshore Trail to Stehekin, WA!

Thanks to NEMO Equipment for the help making this video and sending some gear to try!
Tent: Dagger 2 https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/dagger/
Sleeping Bag: Disco 30 https://www.rei.com/product/16....3035/nemo-disco-30-s
Sleeping Pad: Tensor https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/tensor/
Pillow: Fillo Elite https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/fillo-elite/
Pump Sack: Vortex https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/vortex/
Sit Pad: Chipper https://www.rei.com/product/18....6714/nemo-chipper-re

This video was filmed on the ancestral lands of the Chelan, Okanagan, and Yakama tribes. Thank you for your continued stewardship of these lands.

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Classic Cross-Country skiing offers something for everyone, from exercise to beautiful winter scenery. We partnered with Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) to give you all the basics for your first day on the trail so you'll be gliding over the snow with ease in no time.

Before Putting Skis On :29
Moving on Flat Ground 1:09
Pole Basics 3:12
Going Uphill 6:35
Going Downhill 8:07
Turning 10:52
Getting Up from a Fall 12:03

Each fall our skies fill with the wings of migrating raptors. This ancient migration spans two hemispheres, binding our backyards to the forests of the far north and the wildest corners of South America. A network of volunteers and biologists stand ready to document each pulse of the migration by collecting data that may arm us with the means to better understand the health and wellbeing of these wayward fliers and the landscapes that sustain them. Sky Migrations is a film about a journey that embeds us in this epic migration for a brief moment, telling the stories of those who, with eyes cast skyward, tuck themselves atop mountains to help ensure that October skies may continue to flood with raptors, and that wilderness itself lives on.

More info at: https://www.rei.com/blog/stewa....rdship/rei-presents-

A Film By Charles Post, Max Lowe and Forest Woodward
Charles Post: https://www.charlespost.com/
Max Lowe: https://www.maxlowemedia.com/
Forest Woodward: https://www.forestwoodward.com/

Sound Design: William Lake Springstead
Editing: Sam Hedlund
Color: Sam Lowe
Motion Graphics: Jim Menkol
Illustrations: Issac Lowe

Special Thanks To:
Hawkwatch International and crew 
Joseph Dane 
Andy Earl
Huckberry
Mary Anne Potts
National Geographic
Micah McKay
Zach Alexander 
Dennis Randall

Song: "Guess I Was Just Young"
Performed by: Evan Phillips (w/ Courtney Marie Andrew)
(both versions) (End Song)
Written by: Evan Phillips
Licensed by: Evan Phillips Music / The Firn Line

Song: "Alligator"
Performed by: YURT (Travel Song)
Written by: Olivia Kesterson & Marlo Kapsa
Licensed by: Olivia Kesterson & Marlo Kapsa

Song: "Go East"
Performed by: Le Loup (Goshute 1 Song)
Written by:?
Licensed by: SUB POP LICENSING

Song: "Breathing Rapture"
Performed by: Le Loup (Goshute 2 Song)
Written by:?
Licensed by: SUB POP LICENSING

Song: "Fading Memories"
Performed by: Tony Anderson
Written by: Tony Anderson
Licensed by: Musicbed
https://www.musicbed.com/songs..../fading-memories/396

Song: "Looking Back"
Performed by: The Earth & Arrow
Written by: Rob Casmay
Licensed by: Marmoset Music
https://www.marmosetmusic.com/....browse/17932-looking

Cross-Country skate skiing offers something for everyone, from great exercise to beautiful winter scenery. We partnered with Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) to give you all the basics for your first day on the trail so you'll be flying down the trail with ease in no time.

Before Putting Skis On :24
Moving on Flat Ground 1:51
Adding in Poles 3:58
Going Uphill 7:12
Going Downhill 8:34
Turning 9:27
Getting up From a Fall 10:15

They may call it a Picnic, but this is no walk in the park. Bike 23 miles, swim 1.3 miles, hike 3 miles and climb 6,000 feet straight up. Then eat a donut. Turn around. Do it in reverse.

Before Kelly Halpin tried the Grand Teton triathlon she had no idea what she was capable of.

Film by WZRD: http://www.wzrdmedia.com

Here are my five favorite gear buys: some of these are new for 2020, some are just new to me, and all of them are available on REI.com ☺ What are you most excited to use this year? Let me know in the comments!

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0:13 REI Co-op Flash Air Tents: https://www.rei.com/search?q=flash+air+tent
1:16 Patagonia Nano Puff, PrimaLoft P.U.R.E.: https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/good-gear-primaloft
2:23 Altra Timp 2 Trail Runners: https://www.rei.com/search?q=timp+2
4:02 Kovea Mini Stove: https://www.rei.com/product/16....8969/kovea-mini-stov
4:51 Ruffwear Highlands Dog Sleeping Bag Pad: https://www.rei.com/search?q=ruffwear+highlands

71 days, 750 miles, 4 sprained ankles, and thousands of cactus injuries. That’s what Pete McBride an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, endured when hiking the full length of the Grand Canyon. As our latest Faces of the Canyon feature, Pete is one of only a handful of people to complete the full hike. #FacesOfTheCanyon 🎥: @bimarianfilms

Ever wonder which store bought backpacking meal is the best, but too worried about branching out when you're on a hike? Me too! In this video, I blind taste-test vegan backpacking meals! For this backpacking meal taste test, I ranked the meals in each category from most delicious to least favorite based on taste, ease of rehydration, and calorie content. Want to see more backpacker meal tasting? Should we bring in people to taste the omnivore, vegetarian, gluten-free, and pescatarian options? And what's your favorite backpacking meal? Let me know in the comments below!

*EDIT: at 13:50 we incorrectly labeled the Firepot meal as Porcini Risotto when it is actually the Orzo Bolognese. Oops! Try them both!

Disclaimer: I'm not going to link all the backpacking meals I tried since there's too many. Watch the video to see for yourself which ones were taste tested! :)

Breakfast backpacking meals: 1:18
Rice & beans backpacking meals: 5:41
Noodle dish backpacking meals: 10:17
Stew backpacking meals: 14:19

Shop All Backpacking Food: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-food
Shop Vegan Meals: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-food/f/f-vegan?ir=category%3Afood&r=category%3Afood%7Cbackpacking-food%3Bf

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