Dan's love of the outdoors and curiosity about the processes that shape landscapes drive him to spend his time in the wilderness. As a scientist who studies rivers, Dan's research takes him pretty much anywhere water flows, from torrents running through deep slot canyons in the Spanish Pyrenees to wide, wood-filled floodplains in the Olympic Mountains of Washington. Growing up in the Washington Cascades, Dan was raised learning to safely traverse mountainous landscapes. After earning a PhD in Geosciences from Colorado State University, Dan moved back home to Washington to continue his research on how rivers work and how we can manage them sustainably. When his work doesn't push him into the mountains or down rivers, he spends time canyoneering, climbing, biking, skiing, and packrafting.
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10 Best Water Shoes of 2024
Sick of wrinkled toes or stubs on sharp rocks while playing in the water? We've tested the best water shoes that will...Best Water Shoes for Men of 2024
After combing through 60 of the best water shoes on the market, we purchased and rigorously tested the top 12 to find...Best Daypacks of 2024
Determining the ideal daypack in the market and selecting the best option for you, your requirements, and your budget...Top Pick
NRS Paddle Wetshoe Review
Our clear favorite for days spent in a boat, this high-top bootie performs well on the water. For all things paddling...Top Pick
Astral Loyak Review
With a snug, sock-like fit and superb traction on wet rock, all at a bargain price, the Astral Loyaks won us over for...Editors' Choice
Osprey Talon 22 Review
Lightweight, comfortable, and with a ton of functional features, this continues to be one of our all-around favorite...How to Choose Men's Water Shoes
Water sports are tough on feet and footwear. We provide the key information you need to understand water shoes and...Top Pick
Osprey Stratos 34 Review
This pack is just the ticket for avid day hikers. The construction, venting, and feature set is optimized for that...Top Pick
Ortlieb Atrack 25 Review
The Ortlieb Atrack 25 achieves something no other pack has: combining comfort, ease of use, durability, and full...NRS Kicker Remix Review
While they don't work great on land, this shoe is a solid low-profile bootie for paddling. Great traction and warmth...REI Co-op Trail 25 Review
The Trail 25 from REI is a very durable, well designed pack that you will be able to the office and the mountain for...Astral Hiyak Review
This cross between a bootie and a shoe is a durable, sticky, kayaking-oriented water shoe. It is a great compromise...Salomon Crossamphibian Swift 2 Review
While they run well and are very comfortable, these shoes don't provide the stability and traction necessary for...Astral TR1 Junction Review
With a super comfortable and adjustable design and an excellent balance of proprioception and foot protection, Astral...Merrell Choprock Shandal Review
With a strange combination of features, these shoes didn't perform particularly well in most wet environments. Scoring...
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