Born and raised in Northern California, Briana has had the privilege to experience diverse landscapes, cultural richness, and the natural environment. As a graduate of Sustainability Studies, she has gained a holistic approach to the interactions between people and their environments. Over the past seven years, she has been adventuring to the summits of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks, climbed Tuolumne's granite domes, hiked hundreds of miles of trails from Lake Tahoe to Hawaii and Colorado, travelled internationally and nationally by plane, train, sailboat, and Subaru, and found solace in the beautiful deserts of the southwestern United States. Grateful for these experiences in the wild world, she is on a constant pursuit of adventure and fulfillment where the air is pure.
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Briana Valorosi
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Best Winter Boots for Women of 2024
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...How to Choose Winter Boots for Women
Winter can be exceptional with a solid pair of women's winter boots. Making sure a boot fits and provides all the...Top Pick
Forsake Patch Mid Review
An all-around pair of boots that offer a stylish appeal and versatility beyond a deep winter Pac boot.Best Buy
Osprey Viva 50 Review
The Osprey Viva 50 is simple and uncomplicated, perfect for women just delving into backpacking. While Osprey...The Best Backpacking Food
It's hard to eat like a gourmet when you are backpacking, but if you pay attention you can come closer than you might...Kelty Coyote 70 - Women's Review
The Kelty Coyote provides great bang for the buck. It is a reasonably priced pack for the consumer concerned with...Merrell Azura - Women's Review
As if we needed another reason to love Merrell's quality hiking footwear. The Azura represents a marriage of our Best...Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh - Women's Review
Earning our Top Pick award for being the lightest and most comfortable women's hiking shoe, the Ahnu Sugarpine Air...Vans Standard Mid Snow MTE Review
A casual aesthetic meets winter functionality for a boot that adds style to your winter kit.Salomon X Ultra GTX - Women's Review
The X Ultra GTX hiking shoe by Salomon offers an aggressive tread pattern for a wide range of trail conditions. From...Black Diamond Elixir 60 - Women's Review
Black Diamond is most often known for its climbing and mountaineering gear. The Elixir is the first Black Diamond pack...Asolo Athena - Women's Review
The Asolo Athena is incredibly light and airy, weighing less than two pounds per pair. The breathability and water...Merrell Salida Mid WP - Women's Review
Merrell is a reputable name for adventure driven footwear, and the Salida Mid is no exception. The fit is comparable...Keen Marshall - Women's Review
The Marshall is a vibrant summer hiking shoe with a sturdy sole yet the lightweight feel and flexibility of a trail...Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 - Women's Review
Perfect for long distance backpacking, the Granite Gear Blaze A.C is a lightweight backpack that offers the simplest...
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