In 2009, Trish Matheny left her home state of Oklahoma to follow her heart to the Rocky Mountains and never looked back. Overwhelmed by her passion for adventure and exploration, she began traversing the mountain ranges surrounding her new home, Teton Valley, Idaho on her splitboard and learned the importance of dialing in your gear, especially when you carry it all on your back. Everything got turned upside down when she discovered rock climbing in 2016, and now she spends her time chasing warm weather and dry rock near Bishop, California. When she’s not out climbing, she enjoys trail running, yoga, and cooking with friends.
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If you are gearing up for backpacking, our comprehensive backpacking list will keep you on track.
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What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested 45 unique models to find out. Our team of...
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This impressive lightweight microfilter boasts a sleek, straightforward design that offers versatility and reliability...
Best Hiking Gear
Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.
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If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots from our selection of the...
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX for Women Review
This streamlined hiking boot offers impressive comfort, breathability, and support, within a lightweight and durable...
10 Best Fleece Jackets
Over the last ten years, we've bought and tested more than 170 fleece jackets to bring you the best options on the...
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Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody for Women Review
This midweight jacket feels like pulling on our favorite sweatshirt yet offers the protection of a performance piece...
How to Choose a Women's Fleece Jacket
There are so many different (and nice!) fleece options out there that it can be hard to settle on just one. In fact...
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REI Co-op Flash Hyperstretch- Women's Review
A highly-featured and affordable fleece jacket that features a stretchy design that's easy to layer thanks to a smooth...
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REI Co-op Trailmade Fleece for Women Review
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly traditional polyester fleece that hits a home run when it comes to...
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This dynamic fleece has all the right features to make it exceptionally useful and comfortable no matter the weather...
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Our expert backcountry chefs took these pots and pans into the great outdoors to test the best sets on the market...
How to Choose Women's Travel Underwear
What is travel underwear, and do I need it? Arguments could be made for no, but we truly believe a good pair of travel...
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