Jane is a professional mountain guide with extensive experience working in Alaska, Yosemite and The Tetons. She has worked for Exum Mountain Guides and assisted with helicopter rescues on Denali. She as taught all the major climbing skills as well as self-rescue techniques. She combines this background with expertise in outdoor gear sales and rentals. She not only spends 200+ days using gear outside herself, but she also brings an expertise in working with people at all experience levels to find the right gear.
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10 Best Hiking Boots of 2023
If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots on the market from our...
Best Beanies for Women of 2023
Cold mornings mean one thing and one thing only - beanie season is here. What better way to get excited about the...
Best Climbing Harnesses for Women of 2023
These climbing harnesses have been designed specifically for women and put to the test by our team of female testers...
Editors' Choice
Black Diamond Solution Guide - Women's Review
Makes hanging belays, approaching in a harness, and groveling up a squeeze chimney more enjoyable with its...
Best Buy
Black Diamond Momentum - Women's Review
This harness is a great all-around harness and it the winner of our Best Buy Award. It is comfortable to hang in...
Top Pick
Black Diamond Solution - Women's Review
A lightweight harness with minimal padding that still manages to feel very comfortable when hanging in it. Usually our...
Best Approach Shoes for Women of 2023
If you're on the hunt for a great pair of women's approach shoes, we've got the information you need. Whether you're...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva TX2 Evo - Women's Review
This is an all-around awesome shoe, perfect for boulderers and alpine scramblers alike. With a great climbing ability...
Top Pick
La Sportiva TX Guide - Women's Review
These shoes are designed to inspire confidence on technical terrain. They are narrow in the toe box, stiff underfoot...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva Miura VS - Women's Review
With their incredible edging prowess, this shoe will turn the tiniest edges into a no-hands rest. Their subtle...
Best Fanny Packs of 2023
Are you on the hunt for a fanny pack? Looking to add a little flair to your outfit with a "bum bag"? Look no further...
Best Water Bottles of 2023
We've been back in the ring testing this year's top water bottles. We have compared and assessed all aspects of these...
Best Ultralight Backpack of 2023
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over six years, we've purchased and tested over 25 of the best...
Anker PowerPort 21W Review
This panel is a high performing all-arounder. It is slightly less powerful than our highest scorer, and is about the...
BEARTWO 10,000mAh Review
A compact little panel that excels in efficient charging of a single device. It works well as a battery pack but...
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