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Jeff Dobronyi
Jeff Dobronyi

Jeff Dobronyi

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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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best climbing helmets

The Best Climbing Helmet

Looking for the best climbing helmet to meet your needs? We've thoroughly tested 13 of the best and most popular...
best belay device

Best Climbing Belay Device

If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively tested 17 of the...
petzl neox
Top Pick

Petzl Neox Review

Perfect for lead belaying, this device also performs well when belaying top-rope climbers and lowering them to the...
best trekking poles

The Best Trekking Poles

Looking for the best trekking poles for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with comfort...
best energy bars

The Best Energy Bars

With literally hundreds of choices available in the energy bar world, it can be hard to figure out which are the best...
10 top winter jackets

10 Best Winter Jackets

Finding a great winter jacket can be overwhelming. We've tested over 100 different jackets over the past 12 years to...
10 top winter boots

10 Best Winter Boots

Over the last decade, we have tested over 100 pairs of winter boots. We trekked through icy river crossings, did...
best multi-tool knives

The Best Multi-Tools

We directly compare 22 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...
best hiking pants

The Best Hiking Pants

This side-by-side hiking pants review looks at pairs that are light and airy, as well as heavy and durable, for hiking...
10 top gloves

10 Best Gloves

There's no wrong season for hand protection. Over the past 11 years, we've tested more than 200 of the best gloves for...
best ski jackets

The Best Ski Jackets for Men

Looking for the best ski jacket? We can help! We researched the top models on the market before purchasing a selection...
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