Jane is a professional mountain guide with extensive experience working in Alaska, Yosemite and The Tetons. She has worked for Exum Mountain Guides and assisted with helicopter rescues on Denali. She as taught all the major climbing skills as well as self-rescue techniques. She combines this background with expertise in outdoor gear sales and rentals. She not only spends 200+ days using gear outside herself, but she also brings an expertise in working with people at all experience levels to find the right gear.
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Best Hiking Gear of 2024
Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.Best Climbing Gear of 2024
Looking for the best climbing gear we've ever tested? Come check out our hand-selected list of the top gear of 2022.Best Ultralight Backpack of 2024
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over 9 years, we've purchased and tested over 40 of the best...Editors' Choice
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Review
This impressively comfortable pack provides ample storage, tons of flexibility, and has one of the lowest...Best Buy
Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 Review
One of the most adaptable and comfortable ultralight backpacks we tested, this pack offers great value and great...10 Best Hiking Boots of 2024
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...Best Approach Shoes for Women of 2024
If you're on the hunt for a great pair of women's approach shoes, we've got the information you need. Whether you're...Editors' Choice
La Sportiva TX2 Evo - Women's Review
This is an all-around awesome shoe, perfect for boulderers and alpine scramblers alike. With a great climbing ability...Top Pick
La Sportiva TX Guide - Women's Review
These shoes are designed to inspire confidence on technical terrain. They are narrow in the toe box, stiff underfoot...Best Climbing Harnesses for Women of 2024
These climbing harnesses have been designed specifically for women and put to the test by our team of female testers...Top Pick
La Sportiva Miura VS - Women's Review
With their incredible edging prowess, this shoe will turn the tiniest edges into a no-hands rest. Their subtle...Best Buy
Five Ten Kirigami - Women's Review
This shoe is designed with comfort at the top of the list. The Velcro closure and padded tongue make them easy to get...Top Pick
La Sportiva Solution Comp - Women's Review
This shoe impressed us with its redesigned heel, wide toe box, and soft, squishy midsole. These shoes can smear, scum...How to Choose a Portable Solar Charger or Mini Solar Panel
From weekends in the woods to being a digital nomad in the remote corners of the world, solar panels have their place...Editors' Choice
Arc'teryx AR-385a Review
An all-around model that is designed to cover all of your climbing needs. It can pack down compactly, doesn't weigh...
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