In 2009, Trish Matheny left her home state of Oklahoma to follow her heart to the Rocky Mountains and never looked back. Overwhelmed by her passion for adventure and exploration, she began traversing the mountain ranges surrounding her new home, Teton Valley, Idaho on her splitboard and learned the importance of dialing in your gear, especially when you carry it all on your back. Everything got turned upside down when she discovered rock climbing in 2016, and now she spends her time chasing warm weather and dry rock near Bishop, California. When she’s not out climbing, she enjoys trail running, yoga, and cooking with friends.
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The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for 2024
If you are gearing up for backpacking, our comprehensive backpacking list will keep you on track.
Best Hiking Gear of 2024
Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.
10 Best Hiking Boots of 2024
If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots from our selection of the...
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2024
Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...
How to Choose Hiking Boots for Women
With so many options for hiking footwear, it can be a challenge to know what to look for. Hiking footwear should match...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX - Women's Review
This streamlined hiking boot offers impressive comfort, breathability, and support, within a lightweight and durable...
Best Buy
Merrell Moab 3 Mid WP - Women's Review
While not highest scorer for overall performance, these hiking boots offer a simple, breathable design at an...
Top Pick
Danner Mountain 600 Leaf Gore-Tex - Women's Review
These leather boots combine the lightweight rockered feel of a cushy trail runner and the stability of a traditional...
Best Climbing Gloves of 2024
Want to keep your hands safe while climbing? Whether you're rappelling, belaying, jamming cracks, or aid climbing...
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2024
We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We tested the market's leading...
Best Rope Bags for Climbing of 2024
Looking to keep your rope safe while you climb and travel? We bought and tested 11 of the best rope bags available to...
How to Choose a Climbing Rope Bag
Are you baffled by the variety of rope bags available? If deciding which model to get feels as hard as your 5.14...
10 Best Walking Shoes of 2024
These award-winning walking shoes will keep you moving. Whether you plan on walking around town, running errands, or...
Best Hammocks for 2024
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...
Editors' Choice
Warbonnet Original Blackbird Review
This lightweight hammock is incredibly comfortable and easy to setup, making it a great option for shelter from the...
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