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Ian McEleney

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After falling in love with mountains in New England, Ian traveled all over the country making ascents of everything from short roadside rock climbs to big walls to big peaks in the wilderness. Now he lives, plays, and guides in the Sierra Nevada, one of North America’s best mountain playgrounds. He rounds the year out with forays to Red Rocks, Moab, Washington’s Cascades, and Alaska. He likes ice cream, jackets with hoods, and well-earned rest days.

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The Best Backpacking Stoves

We've been testing the best backpacking stoves for over a decade, and this current review has our 20 favorites. We...
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The Best Snowshoes

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10 Best Sleeping Bags

Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this update. Within this review, we highlight our...
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The Best Climbing Backpack

Looking for a climbing backpack for your multi-pitch adventures? We tested the top climbing packs to determine which...
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The Best Mountaineering Boots

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