Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is a local company. My father would drive from Bellingham to Seattle for their main store on Pike street to purchase his hiking goods. Then it became popular and started to provide everything outdoor. Until I finally recognized that they had nothing to do with horse-riding, which just amazed me. What is more outdoor than riding in the forest, man and beast in partnerhip? There is plenty of gear to be bought. But, no, apparently it had to be human-only outdoor traveling. At that point, my interest in their product took a steep nose dive. Humans riding horses were beneath respect or notice. So, I returned the favor.
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is a local company. My father would drive from Bellingham to Seattle for their main store on Pike street to purchase his hiking goods. Then it became popular and started to provide everything outdoor. Until I finally recognized that they had nothing to do with horse-riding, which just amazed me. What is more outdoor than riding in the forest, man and beast in partnerhip? There is plenty of gear to be bought. But, no, apparently it had to be human-only outdoor traveling. At that point, my interest in their product took a steep nose dive. Humans riding horses were beneath respect or notice. So, I returned the favor.