If you want to love powder, but you haven’t quite gotten the hang of skiing the deep stuff, we’re here to help. In this video, PSIA Alpine Team member Robin Barnes shows you how to get the most out of your powder days by maintaining your balance, using your legs to steer and maintaining your speed.

Check it out, then hit up your local REI for the gear and advice to get you out there.

And learn more about skiing here: https://www.rei.com/learn/c/downhill-skiing

Biting insects like mosquitos can mar an otherwise great time outdoors, but there are ways to fight back against these flying irritants. In this video, Katie breaks down your different options for insect repellent and offers some extra tips for keeping the bugs at bay. Check it out, then head to your local REI for all the gear and advice you need.

And shop REI’s selection of insect repellent here: https://www.rei.com/c/insect-repellent

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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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Should you get nylon or dyneema dogbones? Straight, wire or bent-gate carabiners? Choosing quickdraws may sound complicated, but in this video, Miranda talks through your options so you can pick the best quickdraws for your rack. Check it out, then head to your local REI to get geared up for the crag. And shop REI’s selection of quickdraws here: https://www.rei.com/c/quickdraws

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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/
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REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

Getting out for your first backpacking adventure can feel daunting, but it is easier than it looks. Learn about the Ten Essentials, Leave No Trace, and other backpacking basics with Anna and Colin.

Learn more backpacking and camping skills!
Beginner's Guide: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpackin

Watch more Trailheads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkKjc55NWcw&list=RDQM1JxyPlRCSWY

No dehydrator? No problem! Here’s an easy-prep, minimal waste, plant-based meal plan that can be adapted for more days – or varied diets – on the trail. I’ll show you how to pack and make three full meals: Trail Mix Oatmeal, Peanut Noodles, and Couscous with Lentils. Let’s cook! Disclaimer: I am not a chef, a cook, or a nutritionist. I just like food. Eat at your own risk.

My stove: https://www.rei.com/product/11....4799/snow-peak-gigap
My bowl: https://www.rei.com/product/85....2373/sea-to-summit-d
My spork: https://www.rei.com/product/66....0002/snow-peak-titan
Stasher Bags: https://www.rei.com/search?q=stasher
Mini Nalgenes: https://www.rei.com/b/nalgene/c/small-containers?ir=category%3Asmall-containers&r=c%3Bb
Bear Canisters: https://www.rei.com/search?q=bear+canisters

Oatmeal: Small Stasher Bag
1 cup Quick Rolled Oats
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
¼ tsp Cinnamon

Trail Mix: Small Stasher Bag
1 cup Trail Mix of choice
OR
¼ cup Pepitas
¼ cup Dried Cranberries
¼ cup Chocolate Chunks
¼ cup Coconut Flakes

Pasta: Medium Stasher Bag
1.5 cup Penne Pasta

Snack Bag: Medium Stasher Bag
12 p. Dried Mango
8 p. Dried Ginger
1 cup Banana Chips
¼ cup Peanuts or Cashews (raw, roasted, or salted – up to you!)

Couscous: Medium Stasher Bag
2 cup Couscous, dry

Lentils and Vegetables: Medium Stasher Bag
1 cup Lentils, Red Split or Quick Cooking
1 cup Dried Vegetables (veggies only, no beans)
1 tbsp Curry Powder of choice
1 tsp Red Chili Flakes

Peanut Butter Powder: 2oz Nalgene
¼ cup Peanut Butter Powder

Oil: 2oz Nalgene
¼ cup Olive or Avocado Oil

Soy Sauce: 2oz Nalgene
¼ cup Tamari, Soy Sauce, or Liquid Aminos

(opt.) Crispy Onion: 2oz Nalgene
¼ cup Crispy onion, fried onion, or other topping

Morning:
1. Add ¾ cup pasta and 1.5 – 2 cups of water (more if you like thinner oatmeal or a big mug of coffee) to a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 8 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
2. Turn off heat and strain water out of pot and into coffee cup. Leave the noods in the pot and cover to stay warm.
3. OATMEAL: Add ½ cup of oatmeal and ½ - 1 cup of the hot starch water to a bowl with a lid. Cover, and let sit for 5 minutes or until oats have absorbed all the water. Add instant coffee or tea to the remaining water in your cup and enjoy some caffeine while you wait!
4. Once oats are cooked, add trail mix. I tend to add around ¼ cup of mix-ins.
5. Eat, enjoy, and camp clean your bowl.
6. NOODLES: Add cooked noodles, 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter and 2 tbsp soy sauce to your bowl. Mix. Add oil to taste – around 1 tbsp. OPT: add crispy onions and peanuts. If you have red pepper flakes, add these too. Cover and store until lunch.

Evening:
1. Bring 2 cups water and ½ cup of lentil and vegetable mix to a boil. Cover, and simmer for 5 – 7 minutes or until lentils are mostly cooked. If you have a sensitive stomach or want softer lentils, cook for longer – up to 15 minutes.
2. Turn off heat and add ½ cup of couscous. Stir, cover, and wait 10 minutes. Crack a beer!
3. Once couscous has cooked, add oil to taste. Eat and enjoy!

Less than 10% of firefighters are women. But what these women lack in numbers, they make up for in guts and inspiration, paving the way for the next generation of women firefighters.

Learn More:
https://www.rei.com/blog/women-in-fire

Opening Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association
https://www.nfpa.org/

WTREX is an intensive 12-day prescribed fire training exchange that combines live-fire training with indoor learning and discussion to advance participants’ qualifications and experience in wildland fire operations. WTREX engages both women and men in building a support network for female fire practitioners working to advance their leadership in wildland fire management.

WTREX is supported by Promoting Ecosystem Resiliency through Collaboration: Landscapes, Learning and Restoration, a cooperative agreement between The Nature Conservancy, USDA Forest Service and agencies of the Department of the Interior.

Organizations/agencies involved in WTREX 2017 (in no particular order)
Fire Learning Network
National Park Service
University of California Cooperative Extension
The Nature Conservancy
USDA Forest Service
CAL FIRE
North Carolina State University
Lafayette Fire Department
iWomen
Bureau of Land Management
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression
Wildfire Defense Systems
Nevada Division of Forestry
Forest Fire Management Victoria
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Adaptive Restoration LLC
Yale School of Forestry
UC Davis
Wildland Restoration International
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue
Bureau of Indian Affairs

Disclaimer: Federal land management agency participation with REI in “Women in Fire” does not by direct reference or implication convey federal agency endorsement of REI’s products or activities.

It’s time for the Water Treatment BATTLE ROYALE! In this video, I’ll walk through the different types of water treatment, how to use them, and some pros and cons to each.

Water Purification vs. Filtration: 0:59
Chemical Purification: 2:06
UV Purification: 5:00
Pump Filters: 6:39
Gravity Filters: 9:27
Bottle Filters: 10:58

Potable Aqua Iodine: https://www.rei.com/product/40....7071/potable-aqua-io
Aquamira Chlorine Dioxide: https://www.rei.com/product/86....6996/aquamira-water-
Katadyn Steripen Ultra UV Purification: https://www.rei.com/product/84....7549/katadyn-steripe
MSR MiniWorks EX Pump Filter: https://www.rei.com/product/69....5265/msr-miniworks-e
MSR Guardian Purifier*: https://www.rei.com/product/89....1193/msr-guardian-pu
MSR Trail Base Gravity Filter: https://www.rei.com/product/13....0188/msr-trail-base-
Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle Filter: https://www.rei.com/product/11....6364/katadyn-befree-

*Note that the Guardian is currently out of stock online, but we hope to get it back soon!

Getting the right climbing rope for you comes down to a few simple choices. In this video, Miranda walks you through the process to make sure you get the best rope for you. Check it out, then head to your local REI to talk to the experts. And shop REI’s selection of climbing ropes here: https://www.rei.com/c/climbing-ropes

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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/
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**Miranda in the Wild Season 2 is COMING SOON!** The Miranda in the Wild Season 1 Blooper Reel has arrived! In case you had any doubt around the number of poop jokes and burps that happen on set, now you know!

We’ll be back with new episodes in just a couple weeks! Subscribe to REI and make sure you hit the notification bell so you can be the first to know when new episodes drop!

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If you don’t battle the force of routine, it’s far too easy to slip into a mode of doing the same thing every day, day after day, and barely being mentally present while it happens. And weeks and months, even years, can go by like this, doing the same thing over and over, detached, not really getting anything out of it, mindlessly laboring away time.

So how do we fight the rut? Living life adventurously, constantly putting ourselves in new and slightly uncomfortable situations. When the brain is faced with something new, a new challenge or sensation or scenery, it switches to full attention and immediately sets about trying to make sense of things. Injecting adventure into our lives breaks the pattern of habituation and keeps us from settling. Adventure keeps us engaged and in the pursuit of learning and improving. - Cam Brensinger

Learn from Cam as he tackles what it means to lead NEMO Equipment and the value of pulling your all into your passions: http://blog.rei.com/camp/stick....-nemos-founder-chase

A film my Wondercamp.

How do backpackers stay clean? Aside from accepting your own stench, there are a few ways to stay clean(er) on the trail. In this video, I share some tips to help your trail hygiene, as well as the products I use to stay clean when I’m backpacking.

Dental hygiene: 00:51
Body hygiene: 2:48
For glasses and contacts wearers: 4:53
Hair hygiene: 5:42
Skin care: 7:32

PackTowl Personal: https://www.rei.com/product/83....0599/packtowl-person
GoToob: https://www.rei.com/product/13....1777/humangear-gotoo
Reef-Safe Sunscreen: https://www.rei.com/search?q=sunscreen
Shop All Camp Bathroom Supplies: https://www.rei.com/search?q=camp+bathroom

Learn more about backpacker hygiene: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....5-wilderness-hygiene

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If you’re out for a solo paddle and find yourself swimming, it’s time to do a self-rescue. This video covers how to set up your paddle float, right your boat and climb back inside. Watch the video, then pick a calm body of water, bring a friend and get some practice.

Head to your local REI to get advice from our experts, sign up for a class and pick up the gear you need.

To learn more, check out: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/kayak-self

What makes the Tour du Mont Blanc one of the world's classic hikes? It's the perfect mix of awe-inspiring mountain views and the vibrant influence of three distinct European cultures -- French, Swiss and Italian. For more information on this trip go to: http://www.rei.com/adventures/....trips/europe/alps.ht

Prepare your pup for outdoor adventures by always packing the Dog Ten Essentials! In this video, I cover what you need to carry to keep your dog safe and healthy on hikes.

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Nala’s Ten Essentials:
1. Food
Stored in a Stasher Bag: https://www.rei.com/product/16....3226/stasher-stand-u
2. Water
Ruffwear Quencher Bowl: https://www.rei.com/product/12....9588/ruffwear-quench
3. Training!
Expert Advice: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/hiking-dog
4. Backpack
Ruffwear Palisades Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/11....5958/ruffwear-palisa
5. First Aid
Adventure Medical Kids Trail Dog Kit: https://www.rei.com/product/11....3073/adventure-medic
6. Insulation
Warm Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/13....9948/ruffwear-stumpt
Cooling Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/11....5960/ruffwear-swamp-
7. Identification
Collar: https://www.rei.com/product/15....8065/wolfgang-man-be
Nitze Ize Spotlit: https://www.rei.com/product/13....1707/nite-ize-spotli
8. Elimination
Trowel: https://www.rei.com/product/85....7319/cycle-dog-earth
Doggie Bags: https://www.rei.com/search?q=cycle+dog+bag
9. Leash
Roamer Dog Leash: https://www.rei.com/product/12....2176/ruffwear-roamer
10. Comfort
Sleep System: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-dog-bed
Dog Treats: https://www.rei.com/product/87....6085/cycle-dog-trail
Toy: https://www.rei.com/product/12....2179/ruffwear-gnawt-

While Thanksgiving is usually considered an “inside” meal, there are some intrepid individuals who prefer to spend this holiday outdoors. Car camping is one thing, but celebrating your Turkey Day out on the trail takes things to a whole new level. This meal is design to help those bold and brave Thanksgiving backpackers enjoy the comforts of a home cooked meal out in the backcountry. Enjoy!

Full recipe: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....backpacking-recipes-

Serves two
10 minutes

Ingredients
½ cup instant potatoes
1 tablespoon powdered milk

1 cup dried stuffing
2 tablespoons dried cranberries

1 oz packet turkey gravy mix
7 oz pouch pre-cooked chicken

At Home
In a sealable bag or container, measure out the instant potatoes and powdered milk. In a second sealable bag or container, measure out the dried stuffing and cranberries. Pack in your bear canister along with the gravy packet and chicken.

In Camp
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. In one bowl, mix the potatoes and 1 cup boiling water. In a second bowl, mix the stuffing and ½ cup boiling water. Stir and let rehydrate for a few minutes.

In the meantime, add the gravy packet to remaining ½ cup water and stir until thoroughly mixed. Add the chicken and cook over low heat until the chicken has warmed through.

Split the dishes between the two bowls, spooning the chicken and gravy over the top. Dig in and enjoy!

Recipes by: Fresh Off The Gride
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtfkPHv8F3g36h3l8

Errol “The Rocket” Jones is a 65-year-old ultrarunner. This is his story of pain, perseverance and self-discovery on the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Learn more about how Every Trail Connects at rei.com/h/trails

Backpacking with your period doesn’t have to be a hassle, but it does take some extra preparation! Learn the two different methods for managing your period and what to consider before heading into the backcountry.

Menstrual Cup: https://www.rei.com/search?q=Menstrual+Cup
Scrubba MINI: https://www.rei.com/product/16....9632/scrubba-wash-ba
Trowel: https://www.rei.com/search?q=trowel
Learn more: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpackin

No one wants to drink water that will make them sick during a trip into the backcountry, so the best thing to do to avoid drinking contaminated water is to treat or filter it first. In this video, Miranda shows you what to look for in a water source and the right way to gather that water. If you want to learn more about treating water, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/water-trea

To learn how to choose a water filter, check out our video: https://youtu.be/tD-Ya2SQk3k -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
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Falling off your SUP and getting back on might feel scary at first, but if you do it right, taking the occasional refreshing dip can be one of the best parts of paddle boarding. This video covers the right way to fall into the water and how to get back on your board. Watch the video, head to the lake and give it a try.

Check out your local REI to get advice from our experts and pick up the gear that’s right for you.

Different climbing tasks require different carabiners, and getting the right ones for your needs comes down to understanding the different sizes, shapes and gate styles. In this video, Miranda talks through each type and when you’d choose to use it, so you can get the right carabiners for your next trip to the wall. And shop REI’s selection of climbing carabiners here: https://www.rei.com/c/carabiners

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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