In 2016, Liz took off for the Sierra Nevada range and planted two feet in Truckee, CA. Whether it be on snow or dirt, her time is spent ascending and descending the region's lakeside mountains. With 5+ years in customer service roles and a Bachelor's Degree in marketing, Liz has combined her love for linguistics and outdoor adventure through freelance writing and retail sales in one of Truckee's local bike shops. Liz has a keen sense of form, function, quality, and design and maintains honesty and integrity in every review she writes.
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Liz Chamberlain
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Best Winter Boots for Women of 2023
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...
Editors' Choice
Baffin Chloe Review
If ultimate warmth is what you're searching for, this boot has you covered. As a bonus, the well-engineered membrane...
Top Pick
Baffin Escalate - Women's Review
One of the lightest and warmest boots in the lineup, this boot is like a giant slipper. If you know you're going to be...
Best Ski Boots for Women
Need to find a boot that strikes the perfect balance of performance, fit, comfort, and customization? We tested seven...
Best Bike Panniers
We bought and tested 14 of the best bike panniers on today's market to help you determine which model is right for...
Best Buy
Merrell Thermo Chill Mid WP - Women's Review
This is a stand out boot for those who spend their winters on the move. Highly waterproof, lightweight, warm, and...
Top Pick
Muck Boot Arctic Ice Tall AGAT - Women's Review
This full coverage boot has maximum snow and water protection and is highly insulating. However, at times, it is a bit...
Top Pick
Keen Revel IV Polar - Women's Review
A super comfortable hiking boot with a wider fit, designed for all-day wear. We tested it while guiding, hiking, and...
How to Choose Women's Ski Boots
Choosing the right ski boot can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. This process is important because boots...
Sorel Explorer II Joan Review
This is a comfortable sneaker-boot with good coverage and shines when used for urban wear. However, it's not great for...
Forsake Lucie Review
A stylish urban winter boot that isn't practical for use on stormy days or snowy trails. However, if you live in a...
Editors' Choice
Nordica Promachine 115 - Women's Review
This boot blends all-around performance with plenty of power and stiffness with a comfortable fit, earning it our top...
Keen Betty Pull-On Review
This is a comfortable slip-on winter boot that has good traction and is warm enough for casual winter wear. However...
Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Winter TS CSWP - Women's Review
A lightweight, comfortable, and breathable winter trail shoe that provides solid traction and stability on uphill and...
Columbia Minx Shorty III Review
This is a lightweight and comfortable everyday boot at an affordable price. While it doesn't excel in any one place...
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