Sarah grew up in Minnesota but has spent most of her time since in the West. Sarah is an avid runner, logging 50-75 miles in a typical week of mountain trail running, and often competes in half-, full- and ultra-marathon races. She also spends much of her free time climbing, skiing, and exploring the outdoors. In her day-job, Sarah is a wildlife biologist, and you'll notice that as she brings her background and training as a professional scientist to the detailed analysis in her reviews.
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How to Choose Women's Approach Shoes
What are approach shoes? And do I need a pair? This is a good place to start. With so many types of footwear, many of...
Vibram Spyridon LS for Women Review
The Spyridons are a trail-specific running shoe that give you unique protection from trail obstacles. These shoes...
La Sportiva Xplorer for Women Review
The La Sportiva Xplorer is a lighter-weight shoe that is meant to cross the boundary between trail running shoes and...
Five Ten Camp Four for Women Review
The Five Ten Camp Four is designed with aid climbing in mind. Five Ten made these shoes extra durable with a thick...
Black Diamond Big Wall Hooped Bivy Review
Which bivy sack is designed for climbers? The rigors of a big wall or alpine climb place unique stresses on gear, and...
Outdoor Research Bug Bivy Review
What is the best way to camp out in the open while still avoiding nasty bugs? The OR Bug Bivy stands out from the...
REI Minimalist Review
Is there a simple and lightweight bivy sack on the market that works well in three seasons but won't break the bank...
Vibram FiveFingers Alitza Review
The Alitzas are the FiveFingers to pick if you are heading to the office or for a casual night out and want to have a...
Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport for Women Review
The TrekSport is the jack-of-all-trades barefoot shoe in the group we tested here, performing well in almost all...