All good things must come to an end—even your relationship with your favorite pair of running shoes. Braden covers why running shoes need to be replaced, how long shoes should last and how to tell when it's time to say goodbye.

When you're ready to find your next perfect pair, check out Amy's video on how to find running shoes online: https://youtu.be/6KXd8yx-_As

For more info, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/replace-sh

And shop new running shoes on rei.com: https://www.rei.com/c/running-shoes

With it's high price, complicated logistics, and language barriers, planning a trip to the distant Patagonia can feel extremely daunting. Many people put an eighteen day trip to the end of the world on their bucket list or Pinterest board and it haunts them for years as they wait for enough money or a free schedule. Sure, there may seem like a lot of obstacles, but when we’re talking about watching the sunrise hit the towers of Torres del Paines, we believe it’s worth it.

We're not careless, or some modern traveling hippies. Heck, we’re simply a group of social workers, marketing directors, nannies and construction workers, but we believe Patagonia’s awesomeness is accessible to anyone who wants it bad enough.

Read the full story at: http://blog.rei.com/travel/wha....t-does-adventure-loo

Camp Amongst the Redwoods with Meg & Charles
We asked: What does it feel like to camp in one of the world's most beautiful landscapes? Their Answer... "You don't want to leave." ‪#‎LetsCamp‬

Learn more at https://www.rei.com/h/car-camping#car

What do I bring backpacking most of the year? Many of you have asked what I pack, and in this video I’ll show you everything I pack for backpacking in the spring, summer and fall seasons! As a bonus I’ll show you how I pack my backpack, and give an estimate for how much my backpack weighs. This is everything I bring backpacking and how I pack it! Enjoy!

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In alphabetical order:

Astral Loyak Shoes: https://www.rei.com/product/16....4635/astral-loyak-wa
BearVault Canister: https://www.rei.com/product/76....8901/bearvault-bv450
BioLite Headlamp 330: https://www.rei.com/product/14....3321/biolite-headlam
Garmin Instinct Solar Watch: https://www.rei.com/product/18....3348/garmin-instinct
Gear Aid Tenacious Tape: https://www.rei.com/product/78....3045/gear-aid-tenaci
Goodr OGs Sunglasses: https://www.rei.com/product/16....6951/goodr-ogs-sungl
Happy Bottom Portable Bidet: https://www.rei.com/product/18....8350/happy-bottom-po
Hydrapak 2L Seeker Bottle: https://www.rei.com/product/19....0100/hydrapak-seeker
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter: https://www.rei.com/product/10....0546/katadyn-befree-
Kula Cloth: https://www.rei.com/product/18....2956/kula-cloth-reus
Nemo Chipper Sit Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/18....6714/nemo-chipper-re
Nemo Dagger 2 Tent: https://www.rei.com/product/14....4560/nemo-dagger-2-t
Nemo Disco 30 Sleeping Bag: https://www.rei.com/product/16....3035/nemo-disco-30-s
Nemo Fillo Pillow: https://www.rei.com/product/17....0456/nemo-fillo-pill
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/14....1845/nemo-tensor-ins
Opinel Knife: https://www.rei.com/product/15....6926/opinel-no-6-sta
Osprey Ultralight Dry Sack: https://rei.com/product/882613..../osprey-ultralight-d
PackTowl Personal Towel: https://www.rei.com/product/83....0599/packtowl-person
Patagonia Nanopuff Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/10....2353/patagonia-nano-
REI Flash 55 Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/14....8671/rei-co-op-flash
Sea to Summit Delta Bowl with Lid: https://www.rei.com/product/85....2373/sea-to-summit-d
Sea to Summit X-Pot Kettle: https://www.rei.com/product/88....9971/sea-to-summit-x
SnowPeak GigaPower: https://www.rei.com/product/11....4799/snow-peak-gigap
The Deuce Trowel: https://www.rei.com/product/13....1611/thetentlab-the-

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Introducing Faces of the Canyon. In honor of our birthplace and the Grand Canyon's Centennial, we asked five individuals how this national treasure helped shape their lives. Tap the link in our bio to watch the first video. #BornInTheCanyon #FacesOfTheCanyon 📹: @bimarianfilms

Adam Druckman: Original Teva employee and Grand Canyon river guide whose experience on the river changed his life and shaped him into the man he is today.

Watch the video series at https://www.teva.com/faces-of-the-canyon/

The difference between trail and road running shoes is more than just style. In this video, Katie walks you through what makes each type of shoe unique. From the soles to the uppers, she has you covered. Check it out, then head to your local REI to talk to the experts there.

Click here to shop REI’s selection of trail running shoes: https://www.rei.com/c/trail-running-shoes
And click here to shop road running shoes: https://www.rei.com/c/road-running-shoes

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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.

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Climbing helmets are designed to help protect your noggin in case you fall into the rock or a rock falls on you, but how do you choose the right one for your needs? In this video, Miranda walks you through the different options and shows you how to make sure your new helmet fits properly. Watch the video, then head to your local REI for all the gear and advice you need. And shop REI’s selection of climbing helmets here: https://www.rei.com/c/climbing-helmets

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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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Take a trip to Val di Fiemme in northern Italy, where La Sportiva was born and Giulia Delladio is learning the family business. She will be the first woman and fourth generation to lead the family-owned, iconic climbing brand. See what it’s like to work side-by-side with your father, live in the apartment where you grew up – above the old factory – and shoulder the responsibility to take an outdoor company into the future.

Learn more about Giulia and La Sportiva at: http://blog.rei.com/climb/hear....t-of-the-valley-la-s

Need some hot tips for hiking in heat? I've got you covered in this video! This summer, a historic heat wave rolled through the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the country. If you are going to be hiking in extremely high temperatures, here are some quick tips for staying cool. Remember that I am not a medical professional, so please use caution and consult a doctor before hiking, backpacking or exercising in extreme heat. Stay cool my friends!

What to wear hiking in the sun: 1:04
Lotions and topicals for sun protection: 2:47
Hydration and electrolytes: 4:09
Bonus tip to stay cool: 5:42

Sun Hats: https://www.rei.com/search?q=sun+hats&pagesize=90
UV-Protective Neck Gaiters: https://www.rei.com/search?q=neck+gaiters&pagesize=90&ir=q%3Aneck+gaiters&r=features%3ASun-Protective+Fabric
UPF Clothing: https://www.rei.com/search?q=upf+clothing&pagesize=90&ir=q%3Aupf+clothing&r=features%3ASun-Protective+Fabric
Body Glide: https://www.rei.com/product/10....9915/bodyglide-anti-
ThinkSport Sunscreen Stick: https://www.rei.com/product/15....3354/thinksport-suns
Kool Tie: https://www.rei.com/product/691097/kafkas-kool-tie
Electrolyte Tabs: https://www.rei.com/c/sport-drinks?pagesize=90
Salt Sticks: https://www.rei.com/product/10....7488/saltstick-fastc

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Snowshoeing is a fun, active way to enjoy a winter day. But, to make the most of your outing, you need to be prepared with the right gear and clothing. In this video, Katie talks about what she likes to take along.
To shop for snowshoes, click here: https://www.rei.com/c/snowshoes
To learn more about what to bring snowshoeing, have a look at our checklist: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/snowshoe-c

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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

Snow camping is a creative act. With snow as your cement, you get to customize everything: your kitchen, your living space, your very rad home away from home. See how Griffin Post sets up his camp. ‪#LetsCamp.

Learn more at: www.rei.com

Instant coffee, pour over, or something completely different? In this video, I test five ways to make coffee when you’re backpacking or camping. Do you have a favorite method for making coffee? Let me know in the comments!

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Alpine Start: https://www.rei.com/product/15....8975/alpine-start-in
Laird Superfood Instafuel: https://www.rei.com/product/15....7019/laird-superfood

Coffee Rocket: https://www.rei.com/product/13....1433/gsi-outdoors-co
Ultralight Java Drip: https://www.rei.com/product/78....4659/gsi-outdoors-ul
X-Brew: https://www.rei.com/product/11....5648/sea-to-summit-x

French Press: https://www.rei.com/product/88....4331/gsi-outdoors-ja
Aeropress: https://www.rei.com/product/17....3361/aeropress-coffe
Percolator: https://www.rei.com/product/12....8859/gsi-outdoors-gl
Java Mill Grinder: https://www.rei.com/product/86....9833/gsi-outdoors-ja

I celebrated my 29th birthday by hiking my age in miles! Watch me trek through a 2-mile tunnel, over railway bridges, and past numerous waterfalls as I ring in the last year of my 20s. Have you ever done a birthday challenge? What should I do next year? Let me know in the comments!

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Everyone finds their own way to make camp feel like home. Watch how two best friends, Kelly Lund and Loki the Wolfdog, have learned to chase adventure together. ‪#‎LetsCamp‬

Learn more at blog.rei.com/camp/make-home-car-camping-with-friends/

These 5 beginner snowboarding tricks are the foundation of freestyle riding. All complex tricks start from these basics. REI partnered with Amy Gan from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) to show you how to master the 5 most essential snowboarding tricks for beginners.

Ollie 0:32
Tail Press 0:57
Nose Press 1:32
50/50 2:02
Straight Air 3:22

Mounting your own disc snowboard bindings lets you fine-tune adjustments for a perfect ride. We show you how to determine your lead foot, position your bindings on the board and then install them. Shop REI’s selection of snowboard bindings at http://www.rei.com/c/snowboard-bindings.

Transcript:
Mounting your own snowboard bindings let's you fine tune adjustments for a perfect ride. You'll need a number three Phillips head screwdriver and the hardware that came with your bindings. First you have to figure out which foot goes at the front of your board. This is called your lead foot. Let yourself fall forward or have someone gently push you. Whichever foot you catch yourself with is likely your lead foot and will go at the front of your board. You can tell which end is the tip by the direction of the logo.
Before you mount your bindings, you and the decide on your stance width, or the distance between your bindings. A slightly wider stance often makes for a more stable ride, while a narrower stance makes for faster edge to edge transitions. If your board indicates its center mounting position, that's usually a good place to start. If you don't see this indicated, use the set of holes in the middle of the group. Remember, you can always adjust your stance width later if you find the center mount is not right for you.
Mount the binding for your lead foot first. You can tell which binding is which by their curve, just like your boots. Also, bindings always buckle on the outside of your foot. Remove the cushioning bed and set it aside, but leave the section under your toe in place. Now center your binding over the holes you'll use and place the disc on top. Make sure that the long slots are facing the same direction that your feet will go. Next you need to set your binding angle. If you don't already know your favorite angles, it's best to start with your lead foot set 15 degrees forward. Again, you can always adjust this angle later. Each mark represents three degrees, so line up the arrow with the 15 degree tick mark. Make sure you choose the mark that points your binding toward the tip of the board and not the tail. Next, lightly insert the screws and washers diagonally in a start pattern to keep the screws straight.
Once you have all the screws in, put your boot in the binding to make sure it's centered over the board. The goal is to reduce or eliminate toe and heel drag as you turn. It's especially important to make sure your toes don't hang over too far. When it's centered, remove your boot and tighten the screws until they're snug. Make sure not to overtighten and strip the screws. Finish up by replacing the cushioning bed.
Now you can repeat the process on your back foot. Your back foot should be set at a slight backward angle. Try six degrees. Again, make sure the binding is pointing toward the tail. To recap, determine your lead foot and start with that binding. Loosen up the binding for your lead foot at 15 degrees forward. Make sure your boot is centered over the board and tighten the screws. Repeat the process for your back binding at six degrees back.

Waxing your snowboard is the best way to protect the base and keep you gliding fast over snow. In this video, we give you a quick, step-by-step guide to waxing your snowboard at home. Shop REI’s selection of snowboard tuning equipment at http://www.rei.com/c/snowboard-tuning-and-tools

Transcript:
Waxing your board regularly is the best way to protect it and keep it performing at it's peak. You'll need clean towels, rubbing alcohol, your favorite wax, a plastic scraper, a set of brushes, and a waxing iron. Because the iron you use at home could burn the wax or your base, it's best to use a specifically designed waxing iron. Place your board on your vice. If you don't have a vice you can use a couple stacks of books to balance it. Make sure your bindings are tucked out of the way. Use rubbing alcohol and a clean towel to prepare the base for wax. If your base is visibly dirty, brush it off with a wire brush before using the alcohol. As always, make sure you brush, wax, and scrape from tip to tail.
Heat up your iron until it's just warm enough to melt the wax. Then drip a zigzag line of wax up and down the board. If the wax begins to smoke the iron is too hot. Let it cool before starting again. Work the wax into the ski from tip to tail, and make sure it reaches the edges. If it doesn't, add more wax. Keeping your air moving at an even speed is key. You should see a trail of molten wax about 3 to 5 inches behind the iron. If you move too fast the wax won't fully penetrate into the base. If you're too slow you could burn or blister the base material. After three or four passes with the iron, you should feel warmth through the top sheet. Let the whole board cool completely back to room temperature.
Once the board is cooled use a plastic scraper at a 45 degree angle to scrape off the excess wax. Use long overlapping strokes with firm, even pressure, and move from side to side to cover the whole base. Because most boards are slightly cupped, you may need to flex the scraper to get to the wax in the middle. You know you're done scraping when you're not getting any more wax shavings. You'll want to remove the wax from the sidewalls and edges as well. Make sure to use the short end of the scraper so you don't dull the scraping ends. Next comes the brushing. The base of your board has tiny channels called structure which move water out as you ride. Brushing clears the wax from the structure. Make several full-length tip to tail passes using your nylon brush. Use good even pressure and keep brushing until you're no longer seeing wax dust coming off.
Finish up with a good polish with your horsehair brush. The more passes you make the better the result. You can't brush too much. To recap, start with a clean base. Spread wax thoroughly over the whole base. Scrape the extra wax off, and finish up with your brushes.

I tried to do an entire backpacking trip for $200 or less! Over the course of ten years working in the outdoor industry, I’ve had access to affordable, high-quality gear and been able to test and ask questions from the experts around me before choosing to buy. I’m so grateful for this experience, but I know that for many people, backpacking and hiking can be quite an investment. I challenged myself to start from square one, acquire all my backpacking gear and take a trip - all for under $200! If you have an REI near you where you can rent gear, I highly recommend that. $200 is enough to take an amazing backpacking trip with great gear if you have access to REI rentals, but for this challenge I decided to see how far I could get without renting anything. Watch the video to see how that turned out... :) I hope you enjoy my $200 budget backpacking adventure!

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Trail: Baker Lake - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/....hikes/baker-lake-map

Baker Lake is on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish and Skagit people.

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The first Black Ski Summit took place in 1973 and was attended by over 350 skiers. A year later the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) was founded and would grow to have chapters in most major urban centers of the black community, including South Central LA, Oakland, Chicago, Detroit, and New York City.

Learn more at: https://www.rei.com/blog/snows....ports/rei-presents-b

Every snowboarder gets some base damage at some point. Big holes that expose the core usually need to be repaired at a shop, but smaller scrapes and gouges can easily be fixed at home. We’ll show you how to prep your base, fill the scrapes with P-Tex and smooth out the base when you’re done. Shop REI’s selection of snowboard tuning equipment at http://www.rei.com/c/snowboard-tuning-and-tools.

Transcript:
Everyone gets some base damage at some point. Big holes that expose the core usually need to be repaired by a shop equipped to weld in new base material, but smaller scrapes and gouges can easily be fixed at home. You'll need clean towels, base cleaner, rubbing alcohol, a metal scraper and a P-tex candle. You might also need a wire brush and a razor blade.
The repair will work best on a clean base. Start by using your scraper to remove any extra base material from around the gouge. Stubborn spots may need a razor. Brush off any dirt, debris or built up wax. As always, make sure you brush and scrape from tip to tail. P-tex won't stick well to a wax base so use base cleaner around the scrape to remove wax from the area. After a couple minutes the base cleaner will have done its job and cleared the base of wax. Now you can use rubbing alcohol and a cleaning towel to remove residual base cleaner.
Light the P-tex candle over your scraper to keep it from dripping on your work area. As it heats you may need to relight it a couple times until it's hot enough to drip regularly. Hold the candle as close as possible to the gouge without letting it touch. If it's to high the P-tex will be dirtier and may splash off your base. If it's to close the flame may burn your base. Let it drip in until the hole is completely filled. You can use your metal scraper to sharpen the candle when it starts to droop, and of course, never cross a lit candle over your skin. When all the gouges are filled, stub out the candle on your scraper and set it aside to cool. Keep in mind that it will stay hot for quite a while. It's normal for the repair to look bumpy and uneven at this point.
Once the base is cooled you can use a metal scraper to remove the excess P-tex for a smooth, flush finish. You can also check for any low spots that you may have missed. Just repeat the process to fill them in. To recap, clean the base and remove extra base material from around the gouge. Drip P-tex into the hole and allow it to cool completely. Once it's cooled, use a metal scraper to remove extra P-tex and create a smooth finish. Once the base is finished, it's time to give it a good wax.