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 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...The Ultimate Backpacking Gear Checklist for 2024
If you are gearing up for backpacking, our comprehensive backpacking list will keep you on track.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 Ultralight Backpack of 2024
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over 9 years, we've purchased and tested over 40 of the best...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...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...10 Best Travel Bags of 2024
Our team of travel-hungry experts has spent more than a decade testing the top travel bags for every trip, expedition...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...Best Buy
Black Diamond Momentum - Women's Review
This harness is a great all-around harness and it the winner of our Best Buy Award. It is comfortable to hang in...Top Pick
Black Diamond Solution - Women's Review
A lightweight harness with minimal padding that still manages to feel very comfortable when hanging in it. Usually our...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...Top Pick
Nalgene Wide-Mouth Review
There are a lot of options when considering a water bottle, but this one's a classic because it's lightweight and...Top Pick
Brita Stainless Steel Filter Bottle Review
If you are concerned or conscious of the quality of your drinking water, whether airport hopping or filling from the...Best Jeans for Women
Are you looking for the best women's jeans? Our testers did the homework for you and put nine of the most popular...
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