The OT Algorithm: Issue 01

What happens when one of the most trusted specialty outdoor retailers, REI Co-op, teams up with the world's largest travel company, Intrepid Travel? You get a unique collection of active trips that offer meaningful, immersive travel experiences in the outdoors.

It’s travel inspired by REI, operated by Intrepid. Think community farm stays in Costa Rica, camping in Joshua Tree’s wild backcountry, cycling in Peru’s Sacred Valley, or sleeping in mountain huts before summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.

So, where will you go? Explore more than 85 destinations worldwide with a small group of up to 16, and an expert local leader who’ll help you to truly experience the destination.

REI Co-op members save 15% on REI Exclusive trips and receive a 20% off coupon to use at REI Co-op after booking REI Recommended trips.

Find your next adventure

_{For T&Cs and to view the full collection of trips in 85+ destinations, visit rei.com/travel.}

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Stop saying please and thank you to your generative AI platforms.
They’re not human.
And no, you’re not being rude.

Everyone did a 2025 rewind this year, including our AI tools.
One of mine scored me at a 1/10 for politeness - because I don’t use please and thank you.

That wasn’t accidental.
Generative AI doesn’t respond to politeness.
Well, it might. But it responds better to clarity, structure, and direction.

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