Sara is an avid trail runner and climber keen on adventuring for creative and physical input. With roots from both southern California and New Mexico, her freelancing and love for the outdoors keep her on the move with much of her time spent between Colorado's front range and Yosemite National Park. She is a creative writer by trade who loves to volunteer at Film and Climbing Festivals and dreams of becoming a semi-professional athlete. To help pay the bills, she occasionally works as hired lifestyle talent for outdoor brands.
Sara obtained her B.A. in Creative Writing, with an emphasis in Poetry, from the University of California, Riverside. Her writing has been published in Alpinist Magazine, The Climbing Zine, The American Poetry Review, Boulder Weekly, among others. She is also an ambassador for the No Man's Land Film Festival, a festival dedicated to un-defining and re-defining women in the outdoors. Prior to freelancing, Sara worked concession jobs in Yosemite National Park for five seasons — all for the joy of running and climbing.
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Best Rain Boots for Women of 2023
From the showers of spring to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall and winter, it's always a good time to think...
Best Hiking Shorts for Women of 2023
Planning for an upcoming hike? We reviewed a handful of the year's best hiking shorts with varying inseams to...
Editors' Choice
Hunter Original Back Adjustable - Women's Review
This classic model performes well across the board, earning it our highest honors. A neat feature is the ability to...
Top Pick
Patagonia Nine Trails Short - Women's Review
This award-winning pair is notable for being ultralight, water resistant, versatile, and comfortable no matter the...
Best Umbrella
When the weather goes sideways, you want an umbrella that won't. In this review, we tested 11 of the industry's...
How to Choose Women's Rain Boots
One of the simplest pleasures is the ease of slipping your feet into a rain boot for the inclement day ahead. Rain...
Top Pick
Bogs Amanda Plush II Lace Review
With less weight and bulk than its predecessor, there are new material features that give this pair a unique appeal...
Rocket Dog Rainy Black - Women's Review
A trendy alternative with laces and decent rain protection. Best for non-technical environments and short commutes...
How to Choose The Right Rain Umbrella
After months of testing, we have discovered that there are a few things to consider when deciding on an umbrella...
Top Pick
G4Free Golf Umbrella Review
A fixed-length option with a larger canopy for greater rain protection and the added perk of being able to share the...
How to Choose the Best Hiking Shorts for Women
Whether you live in the mountains or in the city, seeking out the perfect hiking short will depend on personal style...
Editors' Choice
Mountain Hardwear Dynama/2 Bermuda Short - Women's Review
A technical pair for adventures both short and long, casual and steep. The comfort, versatility, and overall quality...
Top Pick
Prana Alana Review
A great option for those seeking both style and function. With high comfort and fair breathability, this pair is...
Editors' Choice
EuroSCHIRM Swing Trek Liteflex Review
Truly a premium umbrella, this quality canopy shined in every performance metric we threw at it, from ease of...
Danner Logger 917 GTX - Women's Review
This luxury boot showcases the brand's iconic style and is made of quality materials. Comfort, however, is divided...
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