Many climbers bring around 20 feet of cord for building and equalizing anchors, but these cordelettes can be a hassle to carry on your harness. In this video, Miranda demonstrates three different ways to quickly and easily rack your cordelette, so you can spend more time climbing and less time messing with your cord. Check it out, then head to your local REI to get geared up for your next climb.

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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
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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 Figure 8 Knot is the most common knot for tying the rope into your harness. Learn how to tie the Figure 8 in this video.

To learn more, see our videos on
How to Tie a Stopper Knot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jehd_61AsN0
How to Tie a Figure 8 Knot on a Bight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbB85p_uJsE

Learn more climbing techniques at: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/climbing

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.

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!

Watch more Miranda in the Wild: https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PL7tqTAgUK4U

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

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

Before you can carve your way down the mountain, you need to get into your gear. In this video, Robin Barnes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) shows you the best way to get your boots and skis on so you’re ready to hit the slopes.

When you’re ready to click in, check out our video on how to ski: https://youtu.be/n-UBie4Ioqo

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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 this episode of Co-op Tested, Co-op Made, we ask: How do sleeping bags earn their temp ratings and why does it matter?

At REI we test our gear in the ‘Mag Lab’ – named after the legendary Cal Magnusson who was our first dedicated testing engineer back in the 1970s. Since then we continue to test what we make for quality and durability. Between controlled experiments and getting out there on the trail as a Co-op community, we discover what works and what doesn’t. Great experiences start with the right gear, and testing is at the heart of our design process.

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.

Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned alcohol fuel stove? Braden shows you how to use your favorite beverage cans to make an ultralight backpacking stove at home!

Find the list of supplies and written directions here: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....diy-how-to-make-an-a

Shop REI's backpacking stoves: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-stoves

If the teeth on your zipper won’t mesh or they pull apart, you’ll probably need to replace the slider. This video shows you how to remove and replace the old hardware to get your slider zipping like new.

If you’re having a hard time locating the right parts, or you want to send it in for a professional repair, head to www.rainypass.com.

To learn more, check out https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-fix

Steak Fajita Salad
Full recipe at: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....camp-recipe-steak-fa

Trying to cut down on your carbs, but still, want to feel full at the end of your meal? This steak fajita salad is the real deal.

We always struggle to get in enough greens throughout the day while camping, which is why we wanted to start experimenting with “entree” salads. Salads that aren’t just superfluous sides, but something hearty enough to call a meal.

Colin McArthur is not an outdoorsman, but he wants to climb a mountain. For Colin and his wife Dawn, this is the busiest time of their lives. Facing the challenges of working part-time while raising their son Davis, and with a second child on the way, now is not the ideal time for Colin to attempt something he has never even dreamed of doing before. Motivated to improve his physical and mental health, and with unwavering support from his family and community, Colin sets off on a journey to discover what it takes to make meaningful change.

How do you reset after hardship and turn life's difficulties into something amazing? For Rachel Collet, the key was getting outside and finding a strong community of outdoor women. Rachel experiences the uniqueness of Outessa and reflects on her life's beautiful path.

Full story: http://blog.rei.com/camp/girlt....rek-meets-women-oute

Learn more: http://outessa.com/

Liza Dietzen has dreamt of competing as a dog sledder since learning about the Iditarod in kindergarten. Ever since, she's dedicated the majority of her life to raising and caring for her sled dog team, fostering a deep bond built on mutual trust. In her words, “To see 12 to 16 different personalities [of the sled team] all coming together, and you’re a part of that, it’s hard to put into words exactly what it means to you…it’s magical.” We follow Liza and her team's journey to compete in the UP 200, a qualifying race for the Iditarod.


CREDITS
Production: Taproot Pictures (https://taprootpictures.com/)
Director: Karl R. Koelling
Producer: Josh Carrasquillo
Executive Producer: Anders Nordblom
Cinematographer & Editor: Matthew Bouwense
Associate Producer: Tara Plizga
Sound Mixer: Ryan Hagerman
Sound Licensing: Musicbed
Music Artists: Luke Atencio, Cowboys in Japan, Chris Coleman
Sound Designer: Christian Stropko
Colorist: Matthew Bouwense

Full recipe at: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....camp-recipe-tie-dye-

Looking for the perfect pocket snack for your next outdoor adventure? These homemade strawberry-mango fruit leathers are a healthier version of the popular '90s snack and might be just the thing to fuel your adventure.

Exactly how do you keep limber and injury free as a trail runner? One way is to incorporate some yoga into your routine. Adding some of these poses to your cross-training regimen can help improve your flexibility and range of motion and also build strength in your lower body and core. Watch the video for our expert’s best trail running yoga poses.

Visit your local REI store to ask an expert more questions, to pick up a yoga mat or outfit yourself for your next run.

Learn even more at https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/yoga-for-t

“My parents never even thought about climbing a mountain.” Yesenia grew up living in a small farmer’s cabin in the apple orchards of Oregon’s Hood River Valley. As a child, she played sports but never knew about outdoor recreation, despite being surrounded by Mount Hood and hundreds of miles of trails. Her first pivotal outdoor experience was going to Multnomah Falls, a roadside stop outside Portland. “I didn’t know what you needed in order to do that stuff. Did you need a permit, a ticket? It wasn’t until college that I realized that all the trails and outdoors were free for all of us to use.” Watch Yesi's journey to climb Mount St. Helens and pursue her American dream.

Learn more about Yesenia:
https://www.rei.com/blog/climb..../rei-presents-i-am-h

Watch more REI films:
https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PL7tqTAgUK4U

Credits:
Story Design + Cinematography: Michael Hanson and David Hanson, Modoc
Editor: Mark Bashore, Plains of Yonder
Aerial Cinematography: Andy Maser
Colorist: George Costakis, Piñata Post
Sound Mix: PKA Scotty Beam, Cleod9 Music
Additional Support: The Castros Family, Trout Creek Orchard, JT Lehman, Jose Muro, Mercado Guadalajara

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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

It’s always hard to say goodbye to a place as beautiful as the Sky Islands. It’s also worth celebrating the 220 miles this crew (and Ford Bronco Sport) just wheeled across the desert. Sponsored by Ford.

When you’re taking a trip off the beaten path, you’ll most likely run into some rough terrain. Here’s how the Ford Bronco Sport is built for backroad adventures and what to pack in your car so you’re prepared for unexpected obstacles. Sponsored by Ford.

This National Public Lands Day, Sept. 22, all national parks are free.

Happy National Public Lands Day to Lou and you. From the city park down the street, to the state forest outside town, you can enjoy public land just about everywhere—even if you don’t have elbows.

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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/bene