Jessica is a recovered fashion major and urbanite who now spends all of her time living, working and playing in the mountains. Jessica originally hails from Toronto, Canada and now calls Mammoth Lakes California home. She is an avid skier, rock climber, backpacker, gardener and mountain biker. She has lived and worked all over North America pursuing her outdoor passions and work as an outdoor educator and guide. Jessica has recently completed her Masters Degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College in Arizona.
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10 Best Sleeping Bags of 2024
Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this update. Within this review, we highlight our...
Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2024
On the hunt for a new women's ski jacket? We tested 18 top-of-the-line models to help you find the best. We skied...
Best Sleeping Bags for Women of 2024
With so many great products to choose from it's hard to decide what to buy. We help you choose by testing and...
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2024
What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested 45 unique models to find out. Our team of...
Best Sun Hats of 2024
We evaluated over 50 models and purchased 20, which our team of experts put through extensive side-by-side testing. We...
Choosing the Perfect Pair of Women's All-Mountain Skis
How to decide? Start by asking yourself questions about where and how you like to ski. Do you like to get out on fresh...
Best Sleeping Pad for Women of 2024
Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these top pads...
Editors' Choice
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT - Short Review
One of the lightest products in this review and our lead tester's go-to for all of her backcountry adventures. This...
Best Buy
Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite - Women's Review
As the warmer and more comfortable sleeping pads in our test, and at a very reasonable price, this bright and cheery...
Top Pick
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated - Women's Review
This high-quality, comfortable pad earns accolades for its exceptional level of comfort. We found it quiet and...
How To Choose a Backpacking Stove
Buying the right backpacking stove can make your life in the backcountry more enjoyable. But not all stoves were made...
Top Pick
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme - Women's Review
With a very high 6.3 R-value, this pad is a good choice for your cold weather needs. It's ideal for winter camping, as...
Editors' Choice
Feathered Friends Egret UL 20 - Women's Review
This female-specific model is the highest quality bag in this review. Its lightweight design in conjunctions with its...
Best Buy
Sierra Designs Get Down 20 - Women's Review
This is a good all around sleeping bag for backpacking at a very reasonable price. The down is lower quality, but for...
How to Choose a Women's Ski Jacket
Ready for a new ski jacket, but bewildered by the options? This guide will help you understand key elements to...
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