Born and raised in Northern California, Briana has had the privilege to experience diverse landscapes, cultural richness, and the natural environment. As a graduate of Sustainability Studies, she has gained a holistic approach to the interactions between people and their environments. Over the past seven years, she has been adventuring to the summits of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks, climbed Tuolumne's granite domes, hiked hundreds of miles of trails from Lake Tahoe to Hawaii and Colorado, travelled internationally and nationally by plane, train, sailboat, and Subaru, and found solace in the beautiful deserts of the southwestern United States. Grateful for these experiences in the wild world, she is on a constant pursuit of adventure and fulfillment where the air is pure.
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Briana Valorosi
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The Best Winter Boots for Women
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...The Best Rain Boots for Women
It's always a good time to consider rain boots, from light spring showers to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall...Editors' Choice
Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall for Women Review
This tall, classic model performs well across the board. A practical feature is the ability to adjust the...Best Buy
Kamik Heidi 2 Review
Made in Canada, these boots are high quality, functional, and budget-friendly. Affordable and stylish, these remain a...Top Pick
Bogs Holly Chelsea Review
Versatility is the key accolade for this Chelsea-style boot, which is well-designed for urban environments and beyond...How to Choose Winter Boots for Women
Winter can be exceptional with a solid pair of women's winter boots. Making sure a boot fits and provides all the...Top Pick
Forsake Patch Mid Review
An all-around pair of boots that offer a stylish appeal and versatility beyond a deep winter Pac boot.Best Buy
Osprey Viva 50 Review
The Osprey Viva 50 is simple and uncomplicated, perfect for women just delving into backpacking. While Osprey...The Best Backpacking Food
It's hard to eat like a gourmet when you are backpacking, but if you pay attention you can come closer than you might...Kelty Coyote 70 for Women Review
The Kelty Coyote provides great bang for the buck. It is a reasonably priced pack for the consumer concerned with...Merrell Azura for Women Review
As if we needed another reason to love Merrell's quality hiking footwear. The Azura represents a marriage of our Best...Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh for Women Review
Earning our Top Pick award for being the lightest and most comfortable women's hiking shoe, the Ahnu Sugarpine Air...Vans Standard Mid Snow MTE Review
A casual aesthetic meets winter functionality for a boot that adds style to your winter kit.Salomon X Ultra GTX for Women Review
The X Ultra GTX hiking shoe by Salomon offers an aggressive tread pattern for a wide range of trail conditions. From...Black Diamond Elixir 60 for Women Review
Black Diamond is most often known for its climbing and mountaineering gear. The Elixir is the first Black Diamond pack...
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