REI 50 Years of Climbing Together Author:Harvey Manning Founded in 1938, this is the complete history of the first 50 years of REI, Recreational Equipment, Inc. Known worldwide for its quality sporting goods, this company actually was catapulted into existence by the birth of recreational climbing into mainstream society. Filled with company history, as well as a history of climbing and other sports,... more » this book is an extremely interesting read for any sports enthusiast or REI member.« less