Genaveve was born on Whidbey Island, Washington, to two parents in the Navy. During her childhood, she moved and traveled across the US and Europe. She learned what home meant after her family moved to New Mexico, where she attended high school and college and where she came into her own as both an avid outdoor adventure seeker and a performing musician. She graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico with a major in music, a minor in psychology, a NOLS semester in Patagonia, and years of experience from various gigs in the outdoor, retail, special needs outreach, and performance industries. Genaveve's time as a classical musician taught her the importance of dedicated practice, thorough research, and always having a meticulous eye for detail. Though she deeply loved making and performing music, Genaveve knew city life wasn't for her as she had spent every moment of her free time running away to the mountains or desert to climb and ski. After graduating, she moved to South Lake Tahoe to satiate her hunger for pristine granite, powdery snow, and stellar access to mountains, deserts, and the Pacific. She has since worked in the climbing gym industry as a competitive coach, desk staff, private instructor, and currently as a routesetter. Genaveve finds that the technical skills, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking required for route setting complement her work as a tester with GearLab. Both jobs require close attention to detail, dedicated focus, analytical finesse, and looking at a subject through every possible lens to see the best result. When she's not working, Genaveve is wherever there's dry rock. She's a big fan of frolicking with her dog Roomba, stuffing her nose in a book, marveling at large bodies of water, serenading the night sky with her guitar, and planning the next time she'll take off in her beloved tiny van.
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Best Coolers of 2024
Looking to keep your food fresh and beers cold while you're out adventuring? We've researched and tested the best...Editors' Choice
Yeti Roadie 48 Review
The Yeti Roadie 48 scored the highest rating in regards to ice retention, making it the best cooler for insulation...Best Buy
Xspec 60qt Review
The Xspec is full of great features built into a great design and offering strong value. We like the extras included...Top Pick
RTIC Ultralight 52 Review
This rotomolded cooler combines a lightweight construction and functional features that keep your food and drinks...Best Soft Coolers of 2024
Which soft cooler is the best? To find out, we took 15 of the top-rated and most popular models available and compared...Editors' Choice
ORCA 58 Quart Review
With its incredible insulation prowess, the Orca brings a lot to the table in a different-shaped package. This cooler...Top Pick
Yeti Roadie 60 Review
This burly cooler on wheels will go just about anywhere with you. It's easy to use and keeps its contents chilly for...Editors' Choice
AO Coolers 24 Pack Canvas Cooler Review
It's hard to go wrong with this uncomplicated cooler. It offers solid insulation and effortless use for a low price...RTIC 65 Review
Nearly as high-performing as our overall favorite, this runner-up offers a lot at a lower cost than most the...Igloo BMX 25 Review
This personal-sized cooler impressed us with its beefy insulation, toughness, and low weight - and for a fraction of...RTIC 20 Review
This cooler is a decent option for day trips, though its lackluster insulation performance won't keep its contents...Orca 40 Review
This mid-sized unit offers impressive functionality and convenience, from its external dry storage to one of the best...Yeti Roadie 24 Review
This super sturdy model now has updated latches and handles that make it easier to use and more comfortable to carry...Coleman 316 Series 52 Review
This lightweight cooler is friendly to the wallet, but its insulation performance is lackluster. It's easy and...Yeti Tundra 65 Review
The Tundra 65 lives up to its namesake abominable monster, and to Yeti's reputation as the company that invented the...
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