Jeff Dobronyi is a professional mountain guide and writer from Kelly, Wyoming. His routine changes with the seasons, from backcountry skiing and ice climbing all winter, to ski mountaineering in the spring, to alpine rock climbing in the summer, and finally to rock climbing in the fall. When he's not climbing or skiing, Jeff's other hobbies include mountain biking, running, cooking, reading, playing the drums, and traveling. His lifestyle requires having the right gear for the job, and his life often depends on it. As a mountain guide, Jeff has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy the outdoors, and reviewing outdoor gear is a natural extension of this calling.
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Best Energy Bar of 2023
With literally hundreds of choices available in the energy bar world, it can be hard to figure out which are the best...
Best Climbing Belay Device of 2023
If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively tested 17 of the...
Best Trekking Poles of 2023
Looking for the best trekking poles for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with comfort...
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Black Diamond Vision MIPS Review
The best climbing helmet because it combines amazing comfort, a large range of adjustability, and the best protection...
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Black Diamond Half Dome Review
The Half Dome presents the best value on the market, thanks to its easy adjustability and solid durability at a price...
Best Multi-Tool
We directly compare 19 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...
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Petzl Meteor Review
The Petzl Meteor is one of the best lightweight helmets made of EPS foam and a thin polycarbonate shell, proving to...
Top Pick
Petzl Sirocco Review
We wear this helmet day-in and day-out for every style of climbing, but it isn't very durable.
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Smith Summit MIPS Helmet Review
With top-notch comfort and protection, this climbing and skiing helmet is a great choice for users who want one helmet...
Best Climbing Harness of 2023
After analyzing over 45 harnesses, we bought the best 15 for extensive side-by-side testing. From versatile...
Best Ski Gloves of 2023
With so many choices, it can be difficult to find the right pair. We hands-on test the best gloves and mittens for...
Best Ski Pants of 2023
We have done the work for you, swapping pants until we could generate the most authoritative comparisons possible. The...
Best Ski Jackets of 2023
Looking for the best ski jacket? We can help! We researched the top models on the market before purchasing a selection...
Best Winter Boots of 2023
To help you find the best winter boots, we researched the best models available before buying the top to test and...
Best Winter Jackets of 2023
We put in the cold hours and the nitty-gritty research to bring you reliable recommendations. As it pertains to winter...
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