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Sandwiched between greater Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is a 452,000-acre recreational refuge for the nation’s second-largest metro area. The monument draws in 4.6 million visitors each year—more than either Yosemite, Yellowstone, or Rocky Mountain National Parks. And it's in shambles.
Equal parts lightweight and rugged, the NEMO Hornet 2P ultralight backpacking tent has long been a favorite of solo adventurers, thru-hikers and minimalist backpackers everywhere. Their latest iteration of the Hornet 2P tent — the Hornet OSMO — prioritizes craftsmanship using an ultralight variation of the brand’s proprietary OSMO™ suite of fabrics.
Instead of battling the crowds of Yosemite, I recommend exploring these less crowded but equally stunning California national parks.
In 1955, 67-year-old Emma "Grandma" Gatewood told her 11 children she was "going for a hike in the woods." She conveniently forgot to mention this hike would stretch over 2,100 miles from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail.
Discover 10 of the best hammock underquilts that offer lightweight warmth that won't take up much space on your next backpacking trip.
The steady demand for lighter, tougher ultralight textiles has produced notable standouts like Silnylon, Dyneema, and, most recently, Ultra. Now, a new player has entered the fray, set to disrupt the ultralight gear market-again.
Excerpts of Joshua Tree & Anza Borrego Cycling trip copy for REI Adventures.
Getting ready for a hike as challenging as Half Dome is equal parts exciting and intimidating. Although training for a long day hike may seem like overkill, it will make a huge difference.
This true crime adventure follows the author and former National Park Ranger Andrea Lankford's quest to find three missing hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail by pairing up with an eclectic group of unlikely allies.
In early 2020, outdoor recreation was an $887 billion industry, quickly outpacing the nation's GDP growth–until COVID-19 brought everything to a halt. A closer look at how REI, Backcountry, and Dick's Sporting Goods adapted their digital ad strategy in a year that simultaneously broke and built an industry.