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Bears are magnificent creatures and it can be exciting to see one—from an appropriate distance. In this video, we’ll show you how to take the appropriate precautions to avoid bears while hiking and at camp, and even what to do if you do encounter a bear in the wild.
One of the most important things you can do to deter bears from your camp is to store your food properly, so check out our video on food storage here: https://youtu.be/TlF0JlwVYHo
And to learn more on backpacking in bear country, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpackin -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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What happens when you give two novices a pair of stand up paddleboards and set them a REI expert? A whole lot of laughs, plus some great advice from someone who knows what they’re doing. Watch all the ups, downs and bumps along the way. Then get out there and try it yourself.
Watch more trailheads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwGqJOONw1g&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uzfg46IuEJc0xKZfmzc2V8F
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.
Before you can shred your way down the mountain, you’ve got to get into your gear. In this video, Amy Gan of the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) shows you the best way to get your boots and board on so you’re set up for success.
Once you’re ready to strap in, check out our video on how to snowboard: https://youtu.be/SqpVHk2O778
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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
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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Learn tips and tricks to improve your experience on the snow: everything from how to carry your skis or snowboard to how to keep your phone dry and your goggles clear. In this video, Amy and Robin of PSIA/AASI share their top ten tips to make your day on the mountain as easy and fun as can be. Check it out, then head to your local REI Co-op for all the gear and advice you need.
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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
Some ski boot liners can be heat molded for a custom fit. If your ski boot liners are heat moldable and you want to do it at home, we’ll show you how with rice, a microwave, a short two-by-four, and several pairs of socks. Shop REI’s selection of ski boots at http://www.rei.com/c/downhill-skiing-boots.
Transcript:
The most basic boot liners mold to your feet as you ski, while others can be heat molded for an immediate custom fit. If your liners are custom moldable and you want to do it at home, here's what you'll need: three to four pounds of uncooked rice, a microwave, a short 2x4, a couple old socks you can cut up, a pair of long, thin tube socks, and your thin wool or synthetic snowboard socks.
Start by filling the long, thin tube socks with rice and tying a knot in the ends. Put a bit more rice in one sock than the other. Make sure the rice fills the socks uniformly so they don't get hot spots, and microwave them. Use this chart to determine how long to leave them in the microwave. Remove the foot bed from your liner and replace your liner in your boot. Keep your boots loose to make it easy to insert the rice sock. When the socks are ready, pick up the more full sock by the knot and place it in the liner. Make sure the boot is very loose and tap it on the heel and the toe until the rice has fully filled the foot section of the liner. Then close the cup and place the other sock in the top. Lightly tighten the boot to keep the liner even. Leave the rice in the liner for ten minutes.
While you're waiting, you can cut the toe off the two old socks. Wearing these as extra padding will help expand the toe area of your boot for some extra wiggle room. Put the toe cap socks over your toes and pull your ski socks on. Make sure they are smooth and wrinkle-free. To keep your legs in a natural position, you'll want to wear both boots during this process, even if you're only molding one boot at a time.
After ten minutes, remove the rice and put the foot bed back in the liner. Then place the liner into the shell, step into the boot, and loosely tighten it. Make sure to keep it far looser than when you actually ski to avoid overcompressing the foam. Step onto the board with your knees bent and your feet shoulder width apart, and lean forward gently. The board will help you naturally flex the boot. After ten minutes of molding, the liner will have cooled enough that you can take it off and repeat the process on the other side. To recap, microwave the uncooked rice inside a tube sock. Add the rice and let it heat your liner for ten minutes. Prepare your socks and put on your other boot. Step in and flex the boot for ten minutes.
#StayHome (for now) and catch up on gear care and repairs like cleaning your dirty hiking boots. Miranda from REI shows you how quick and easy it is to clean and condition your hiking boots so they are in prime shape for the trail! Watch to the end to see a hilarious and adorable appearance from Miranda's cat at 2:10. Stay safe and happy boot cleaning!
Shop Boot Cleaning Supplies at REI.com: https://www.rei.com/c/footwear....-repair-and-maintena
Boot Brush: https://www.rei.com/product/12....3027/sof-sole-boot-b
Boot Cleaning Gel: https://www.rei.com/product/62....0639/nikwax-footwear
Boot Leather Conditioner: https://www.rei.com/product/62....5797/nikwax-liquid-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/
Snowshoes aren’t super complex, but you do need to be sure they go on securely and comfortably so you can have an enjoyable trek. In this video, Katie talks about how to tell the left snowshoe from the right and how to properly secure the bindings to keep the snowshoes on your feet.
To shop for snowshoes, click here: https://www.rei.com/c/snowshoes
To learn more about snowshoes, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/snowshoes.
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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 experts at REI show you how to choose a tent for your camping needs. Check out REI's tent selection at http://bit.ly/Eareitents
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
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
Just how do trails get made? The trailhead crew found out first hand (and are quite sore from the experience). Watch to learn and laugh.
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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
Is your bike ready to hit the road? Learn how to do a quick inspection before your ride. It's as easy as A, B, C… seriously. (A for Air; B for Brakes; C for Chain.)
Read more about pre-ride inspections here: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/pre-ride-i
Read more about bike maintenance: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/bike-maint
Shop tire pumps on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/search?q=tire+pumps
I went snow camping for the first time! I've camped in the winter before, but I've never done a proper snow camping trip - until now! In this video, I packed up all my winter gear and took my dog on a snow camping adventure.
My Stuff:
Tent: https://www.rei.com/product/13....6057/rei-co-op-base-
Sleeping Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/14....1845/nemo-tensor-ins
Foam Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/17....1690/therm-a-rest-z-
Blanket: https://www.rei.com/product/17....6591/rumpl-nanoloft-
Lights: https://www.rei.com/product/14....2541/mpowerd-luci-so
Kettle: https://www.rei.com/product/88....9971/sea-to-summit-x
Stasher Bags: https://www.rei.com/product/18....4284/stasher-stand-u
Nala's Stuff:
Sleeping Bag: https://www.rei.com/product/17....0245/ruffwear-highla
Sleeping Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/18....2028/ruffwear-highla
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*All video crew tested negative for COVID-19 and isolated prior to filming!
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Shopping for running shoes online just got a whole lot easier. Amy shares how to size your feet and confidently choose the right running shoes for you.
Shop for women’s running shoes on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/c/womens-running-shoes
Shop for men’s running shoes on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/c/mens-running-shoes
For more on how to choose running shoes, check out our articles.
- How to Choose Road Running Shoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47ULeOZQy9k&feature=youtu.be
- How to Choose Trail Running Shoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJOTN_D6tMk&feature=youtu.be
- How to Choose Running Shoes: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/running-sh
For tips to start running, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ZduhnPRKU&feature=youtu.be
REI Members Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks created Black Girls RUN! to help tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community, and to provide support to new and veteran runners. For more REI Member Stories, visit http://www.rei.com/share/rei-member-stories.html
Full Recipe At: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....backpacking-vegetari
When it comes to chili, everyone has their own personal preference. Some like it hot, some like it mild, and some like no spice at all. Which is why this particular recipe is great. By making this recipe at home and then dehydrating it, you’re able to test the final product it before committing. This way you can dial in the spice to exactly your liking. The last thing anyone wants when backpacking is to discover the bowl of chili you packed for your dinner is too spicy to eat!
So if you’re a vegetarian backpacker searching for a way to keep your muscles fueled over the course of a long hike, this Lentil Chili is definitely worth checking out.
Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Makes 3-4 servings
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 cups sliced zucchini
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (14oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14oz) can kidney beans, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2+ cups vegetable broth or water
1 cup red lentils
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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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
Adventure awaits us in every corner of the world. Watch as four friends discover the wonders of Florida. Find more ways to enjoy Florida's beauty here: http://bit.ly/2wRqlHw
Learn more about pack sizing at: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpacks-
The experts at REI show you how to properly find your torso length so that you can find the size of the pack that is right for you.
