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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Best Fanny Packs of 2022
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...
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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 Water Bottles of 2022
We've been back in the ring testing this year's top water bottles. We have compared and assessed all aspects of these...
Best Approach Shoes for Women of 2022
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...
Best Ultralight Backpack of 2022
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...
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2022
Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...
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Osprey Exos 48 Review
For an easy-to-use, popular introductory ultralight pack, it easily offers the most bang for your buck, making it the...
Best Jeans for Women of 2022
Are you looking for the best women's jeans? Our testers did the homework for you and put nine of the most popular...
Best Climbing Harnesses for Women of 2022
These eleven climbing harnesses have been designed specifically for women and put to the test by our team of female...
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Simple Modern Summit Review
It didn't take long for us to see that this bottle was going to be one of our favorites this year. It is large enough...
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CamelBak Eddy+ Tritan Renew Review
With a reasonable price tag, a low number on the scale, and a design that promotes hydration, this bottle does it all...
Editors' Choice
Klean Kanteen TKWide Recycled Insulated Review
This bottle is sleek, stylish, and highly functional. We loved the durability of its stainless steel construction...
Best Beanies for Women of 2022
Cold mornings mean one thing and one thing only - beanie season is here. What better way to get excited about the...
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