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 Ski Boots for Women of 2022
Need to find a boot that strikes the perfect balance of performance, fit, comfort, and customization? We tested seven...
Best Winter Boots for Women of 2022
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...
Best Bike Panniers of 2022
We bought and tested 14 of the best bike panniers on today's market to help you determine which model is right for...
Editors' Choice
UGG Adirondack III Review
An extremely comfortable and cozy winter boot, this top-scorer stands out for its unique features and UGGpure wool...
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
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...
Top Pick
The North Face Shellista IV Mid Review
This boot had the best warmth-to-weight ratio in our lineup, making it a great option for everyday cozy footwear that...
Top Pick
Danner Inquire Mid Insulated Review
This boot is lightweight and low-profile with style and comfort that is highly functional on trails and snowy terrain...
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...
Tecnica Mach1 105 LV - Women's Review
One of the burliest boots tested, the Mach1 is a rigid boot that loves high speeds and demands an aggressive style to...
Bogs Crandall II Tall Adjustable - Women's Review
This lightweight and flexible boot has great coverage and is well suited to long work days or travel around town...
Columbia Ice Maiden II Review
This boot has solid comfort and decent support, making it fine for a casual everyday snow boot. However, it isn't...
Blundstone Thermal - Women's Review
This boot is warmth in disguise, thanks to a super cozy footbed. However, without great traction and with a short...
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...
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