After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Business and Graphic Design, Liz moved to Yosemite National Park where she volunteered with the Wildlife Management Program. After her first season, she moved to Lake Tahoe, CA and devoted her time to snowboarding and living in the Sierra Nevada mountains. After spending the next couple years working seasonally between the two, Liz now solely resides in South Lake Tahoe. She spends as much time as she can outdoors hiking, camping, backpacking, snowboarding, and paddleboarding. Besides enjoying life in the Sierras, she loves to travel. From exploring the US to Patagonia - there’s always a new adventure on the horizon.
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Liz Williamson
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Best Winter Jackets for Women of 2023
Looking for the best women's winter jacket? We've researched hundreds over the years and bought the top 19 for this...
Women's Winter Jacket Buying Guide
Whether you're looking to just survive winter or perhaps even enjoy it, selecting the right coat is the first step...
Arc'teryx Seyla Review
Insulated with lofty 750 fill grey goose down, we had no problem staying warm and toasty in some seriously cold weather.
Best Buy
The North Face Arctic Parka II Review
Being outside in stormy conditions won't be a problem in this bomber waterproof jacket. Insulated with 550-fill-goose...
Canada Goose Shelburne Parka Review
Combined with its durable outer shell and 625 fill duck down, this jacket worked well in windy stormy weather. This...
Canada Goose Camp Hooded Review
This jacket is warm and comfy and keeps us protected even when it's dumping snow. Reaching mid-thigh, it's not the...
Rab Deep Cover Parka Review
Insulated with cozy 650 fill down, we felt warm and protected when temperatures started to drop. The faux fur ruff...
The North Face Acropolis - Women's Review
Insulated with 550 fill goose down we had no problems staying warm when temperatures hit near freezing. We contribute...
Fjallraven Singi Down - Women's Review
This is a highly durable winter jacket that kept us warm and protected in cold temperatures, despite not being...
The North Face Metropolis Parka II Review
A warm winter jacket that reached almost all the way past our knees. The extra length made all the difference when...
The North Face Arrowood Triclimate - Women's Review
The North Face Arrowood Triclimate is a three-in-one jacket that's perfect for mild and wet winter weather. The outer...
Kuhl Arktik - Women's Review
Unique and heavy duty, this jacket works well in cold weather, thanks to its impenetrable outer shell. This jacket is...
Best Buy
Eddie Bauer Women's Sun Valley Down Jacket Review
The Sun Valley uses 650 fill RDS to keep you toasty when temperatures drop to freezing. It's shorter length offers...
The North Face Gotham Jacket II - Women's Review
Insulated with just the right amount of 550 fill down, the Gotham II keeps us warm when running errands or going for a...
Editors' Choice
Canada Goose Kensington Parka Review
We're ready for winter's worst with the Canada Goose Kensington Parka. Comparable to armor, this above the knee jacket...
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