Weekend Getaways

What better way can one imagine to experience the bridges, historic sites, monuments, memorials, and natural beauty of the wilderness in and around our Nation's Capitol than by kayak?

Activity: Moving Water & Mild Whitewater Kayaking

Rumney Rocks, widely considered the best sport climbing area in New England, is also the perfect place for beginners to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. Our introductory course will focus on teaching basic skills, equipment terminology, rope handling, belaying, knots, and movement on the rock, including proper footwork and hand placements.

Activity: Rock Climbing

New England winters create the perfect conditions for world-class ice climbs in the idyllic White Mountains of New Hampshire. Learn the basics of this exciting sport from experienced guides with all the necessary technical equipment.

Activity: Ice Climbing

Join REI Adventures for a challenging winter ascent of New Hampshire's legendary peak. Choose from two itineraries: our Classic Winter Climb, featuring a skills day and attempt at a neighboring summit, or try our new Mt. Washington Observatory Overnight and spend the night on New England's most iconic summit!

Activity: Winter Mountaineering

Visit the best places to view and photograph spectacular fall colors in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on foot, by bike, and by boat on this great autumn multisport adventure.

Activity: Photography, Hiking, Biking, Kayaking/Canoeing

New for 2008. This hut-to-hut snowshoeing getaway in New Hampshire's White Mountains will take you on an exceptional loop from picturesque Crawford Notch to the remote, snow-covered Zealand Valley and back.

Activity: Snowshoeing

Experience the classic pastoral charm, fine country inns, gourmet dining and breathtaking mountain vistas of Otter Creek Valley on this outstanding cycling tour of rural Vermont.

Activity: Cycling

Snowshoeing or cross-country skiing from one charming country inn to the next is a wonderful way to experience this beautiful destination after the crowds have gone. In the evenings we enjoy the warm hospitality and hearty meals at two authentic inns.

Activity: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing, or Hiking

Featuring some of the most breathtaking wilderness coastline in the world, Olympic National Park is a perfect place for beginning backpackers to get their "feet wet." A relaxed kayak tour on Ozette Lake is followed by a 2-day backpack of the Ozette Loop, one of the most stunning and accessible routes on the coast.

Activity: Kayaking, Hiking

This three-day sea kayaking adventure features secluded, picturesque camping and world class paddling among the wonders of the San Juan National Wildlife Refuge. When conditions permit, we'll also visit the premier destination in the lower 48 for paddling among orca whales.

Activity: Kayaking

On this introductory course we spend time at two climbing areas in Pisgah National Forest learning rope handling, knots and belaying as well as lots of practice on the rock.

Activity: Rock Climbing

Our tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway provides the new bicycle tourist or those with limited free time an opportunity to sample one of the best areas in the country for cycling.

Activity: Cycling

The Appalachian Trail through the Great Smoky Mountains offers fantastic hiking and expansive mountain views. We backpack from one primitive shelter to the next on this short section of a classic route to experience a taste of the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker life.

Activity: Backpacking

Loon Lake in the Desolation Wilderness of the Sierras is a perfect place to kayak. We'll explore the many small islands and scenic shoreline. No paddling experience is necessary.

Activity: Flat Water Kayaking

Spend a weekend exploring the wonders of salty Mono Lake and one of the nearby freshwater lakes from the comfort and quiet of your own sea kayak. We paddle between the spectacular Tufas and view up close the amazing abundance of birds and wildlife. No paddling experience is necessary.

Activity: Flat Water Kayaking

At 14,162 feet, Mt. Shasta is the second highest volcanic peak in the lower 48 states. REI Adventures features two routes, each one during the appropriate season, in order to accommodate climbers' goals and schedules.

Activity: Mountaineering

Learn the basics of alpine climbing on a guided climb of Mt. Whitney via the mountaineer's route. This is a classic alpine route involving rock scrambling, cross-country hiking and a short bit of roped climbing. This is a great trip for both the intermediate backpacker and the beginning/intermediate mountaineer.

Activity: Mountaineering

REI Adventures and Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) bring you over fifteen itineraries on nine different rivers from half-day floats to weekend and longer trips.

Activity: Rafting

Among the greatest icons of American wilderness are the awe-inspiring giant sequoia trees. As no camera can ever hope to capture the grandeur of even a single one of these ancient giants, our Sequoia Classic Backpack is a great way for backpackers to experience this amazing place, as we travel above, below and through the giant sequoia groves.

Activity: Backpacking

Venture into Sequoia National Park after the crowds have gone and develop foundational winter camping, backcountry skiing and mountaineering skills on this winter weekend getaway.

Activity: Winter Camping Skills, Mountaineering

Carrying only a daypack and lunch we'll explore the varied backcountry terrain of the Tahoe National Forest on this weekend getaway. We'll hike off trail across open granite basins dotted with alpine lakes and walk a ridgetop trail perched on the backbone of the Sierra Crest.

Activity: Hiking

Hiking through fern-carpeted cedar forests carrying only a daypack and a lunch, we explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe on the hidden trails of Tahoe National Forest. At night, we'll relax at our private, 160-acre REI Adventures Eagle Lakes camp, located on the Wild and Scenic South Yuba River.

Activity: Hiking

Explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe as we hike the hidden trails of the Tahoe National Forest on this getaway designed specifically for families with children ages 8-15.

Activity: Hiking

Learn the basics of backpacking in this introductory course. While enjoying the beauty of the Yosemite backcountry, learn route finding using map and compass, establishing a camp while employing minimal impact practices, the basics of packing light, outdoor cookery and menu planning, natural history and personal care.

Activity: Backpacking

Winter is a fabulous time to visit Yosemite National Park. The crowds are gone, the wildlife is more prevalent, the lighting is spectacular, and the only sound you'll hear is the falling snow. This snowshoe trip is perfect for the beginner or intermediate snowshoe enthusiast.

Activity: Snowshoeing