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I’m starting a new series, called Shit On Sale, because I’m not your average gear blogger and I’m a very average outdoorswoman. I’m independent – no companies are seeding me the latest and greatest gear (somewhat by choice, mostly by force), I’m not going to shell out top dollar for the year’s most buzzed products … Continue reading Shit on Sale – June 2019

When I’m asked for gear recommendations, I’m known for being pretty long-winded in my responses. My mentality is that most gear is good gear, you just have to find the right stuff that suits your needs. Few items please everyone. But the Marmot Ether DriClime jacket is the exception. You need this jacket. This recommendation … Continue reading Gear Review: Marmot Ether DriClime Jacket

I've had the Black Crows Atris Birdies in my quiver for a year, and for a year I've wondered about the ON3P Jessie 108. After trying to chase them down at several ON3P demo days, I finally gave it up and acknowledged that I couldn't buy a ski based on the rad snake topsheets alone*. … Continue reading Atris Birdie vs. Jessie 108

Yesterday I shared a few peeks at my ski tour Christmas tree hunt with Brendan and Kona. It might sound a little sappy, but I’m so glad we spent some quality holiday time together and branched out from our usual traditions. Fir sure, there was a little work involved to get a tree from the … Continue reading A Tannen-bomb Ski Tour

REI’s having their Labor Day sale and one of their big coupons is for 30% any full price Arc’teryx item, so I wanted to review a few of their best-selling, big ticket items, starting with the Cerium LT Hooded Down Jacket. Things I like: It’s warm! I bought this jacket 3 years ago, well before … Continue reading Arc’teryx Cerium LT Review

I've "needed" a pair of ski softshells for a while now. By "needed," I mean I have a perfectly fine pair of Marmot Scree pants are generally functional but tuck into my ski boots and sometimes get snow on them. I wanted something that looked a little sleeker (and justified it by saying that it … Continue reading Gear Review: Arc’teryx Procline FL Pant

I love being with people during their BAMF Moments -- the moments that people do things that intimidate them and push them out of their comfort zones and absolutely crush it so hard they almost re-evaluate themselves. Like, "Hey, check you out." The thing I love the most about being an Ambassador for PNW Outdoor … Continue reading Ice Axe & Crampon Skills Sesh – 4/8/2017

Dear Misadventures, I'm really disappointed in your op-ed on Adventure Instagram accounts (Update: hey yayyyy they took it down). I always roll my eyes at these "Instagram-is-not-real-life" stories that are tired and repetitive, but I'm especially upset this is coming from you, a platform that is dedicated to telling the story of female adventures that … Continue reading A Misstep by Misadventures

I started skiing for the big backcountry lines. Resort laps,  tree runs, and powder stashes are all great, but I'm in it for the chutes and the steeps and the couloirs. I think I was still skiing blues when I decided my tele-babe best friend, Sydney, and I were going to ski the Grand Teton … Continue reading Nisqually Chutes 3/19/17

I think I'm going to start touring next season. Seems like a super reasonable statement, but here's a list of reasons why you should definitely change your mind and start ski touring now: Fewer avalanche risks. By the time you get your new gear and wait half an eon for an overwhelmed ski shop to … Continue reading Don’t Wait ’til Next Season to Tour