Pros
REI commitment to a life outdoors, pro-deals & discounts, the values are the co-op are great - if your department leadership is following them.
Cons
Again, there are so many amazing things about working for REI, but the adventure travel department is not one of them. It sounds like an amazing department to work in but it is incredibly toxic. "Leadership" within the department are terrible people managers, and bullying is clearly tolerated (even after multiple reports to and incidents documented by HR) is allowed to stay. The HR department cannot be trusted to be an ally to employees, only to managers who cannot or will not change. There is no room for any ambitious individual, as no one, except department managers, is allowed to think for themsevevs or make decisions. Constructive feedback will trigger a "get this employee out of here" reaction, not any self-reflection on how the department's leadership could improve. Overall, REI is great, but I WOULD NOT recommend this department.