Jeff Dobronyi is a professional mountain guide and writer from Kelly, Wyoming. His routine changes with the seasons, from backcountry skiing and ice climbing all winter, to ski mountaineering in the spring, to alpine rock climbing in the summer, and finally to rock climbing in the fall. When he's not climbing or skiing, Jeff's other hobbies include mountain biking, running, cooking, reading, playing the drums, and traveling. His lifestyle requires having the right gear for the job, and his life often depends on it. As a mountain guide, Jeff has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy the outdoors, and reviewing outdoor gear is a natural extension of this calling.
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The Best Trekking Poles
Looking for the best trekking poles for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with comfort...
The Best Multi-Tools
We directly compare 22 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...
10 Best Winter Boots
Over the last decade, we have tested over 100 pairs of winter boots. We trekked through icy river crossings, did...
The Best Pocket Knives
We are pocket knife experts who understand that you don't need to be a knife expert; you just want a tool to get...
10 Best Gloves
There's no wrong season for hand protection. Over the past 12 years, we've tested more than 250 of the best gloves for...
Top Pick
Outdoor Research Prevail Heated Gore-Tex Gloves Review
Toasty heat settings, burly weather resistance, plenty of features, and impressive dexterity round out this complete...
Editors' Choice
Rab Khroma Freeride Gore-Tex Gloves Review
Solid performance and a fair price make these our favorite glove on the market.
Best Buy
Gordini GTX Storm Review
An excellent and affordable all-around ski glove. You'll get 90% of the top-tier performance at half the price of...
10 Best Ski Jackets
A quality jacket can keep you warmer on the slopes, and can keep you skiing for longer. We've done the hard work of...
Best Buy
Savior Heat Rechargeable Review
These gloves are warm when the batteries are turned on, but without this feature, they're nothing special besides the...
Best Backcountry Ski Poles
We purchased the 17 best backcountry ski poles currently available and tested them head-to-head. Whether you are a...
The Best Hardshell Jackets
There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased the most promising and put them...
Top Pick
Patagonia M10 Storm Jacket Review
This shell is lightweight and packable, yet still delivers enough weather resistance and mobility for alpine climbing.
Editors' Choice
Mammut Nordwand Advanced Review
This jacket is capable of withstanding the worst weather, with sturdy Gore-Tex Pro and a great fit. If you're going on...
Editors' Choice
Norrona Trollveggen Gore-Tex Pro Light Review
A solid choice for high-end weather protection and tailoring in a fully-featured winter hardshell.
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