Clark is really into writing and outdoor adventure sports. Lucky for her, her career path combines both. Right after earning a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Land Use Planning at the University of Virginia, she ran west to Colorado and all the snowboarding, whitewater raft guiding, and wrangling she could handle. After interning as a journalist with the Summit Daily, she decided to use her degree more directly and worked as river restoration ecologist based in Grand Junction and Durango, CO for the next seven years. This involved tons of field work — e.g. 15-day rafting trips on the Colorado River — volunteer guiding, and *surprise* science writing. It’s also where she started mountain biking. That’s one epic introductory playground: Fruita, Loma, Grand Junction, and Moab with detours to high alpine lines in Crested Butte and the ribs of Phil’s World. Four years ago she started that dream of a dream job, writing. She worked as a freelance writer and journalist covering outdoor recreation, gear and environmental science for over three and a half years before joining the OutdoorGearLab team. Now she’s mountain biking, climbing, river running or sneaking off to the ocean till the mountains turn white and the snowboard and skis call out from the closet.
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10 Best Winter Jackets
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The Best Winter Jackets for Women
Looking for the best women's winter jacket? We've researched over 80 and bought the top 18 for this review to test...
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Fjallraven Nuuk for Women Review
I'm impressed by how warm I stay in this jacket when temperatures head south of zero degrees. The soft and...
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Orolay Thickened Down Review
Warm and loose fitting, this is one incredibly comfortable jacket. I'll leave it to you to determine if the style is...
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The North Face Arctic Parka Review
Insulated with 600-fill-goose down, this waterproof jacket keeps you sheltered from cold or wet weather.
The Best Walkie Talkies
We put 9 radios to a head-to-head test after exhaustive research on all of the top models on the market. After months...
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Canada Goose Shelburne Review
Offering exceptional warmth, weather resistance, and rugged style with a touch of sophistication, this winter jacket...
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Outdoor Research Coze Down Parka Review
This jacket bundles up more of your body than any other option in the test, making it an exceptionally cozy option and...
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Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka for Women Review
With the Tres Parka, you won't have to worry about Mother Nature throwing you a curveball. Its three-in-one layering...
The Best Bike Pumps
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The Best Backpacking Tents
We analyzed hundreds of models before deciding on the top contenders to purchase for testing. We'll help you find the...
The Best Hiking Pants for Women
To help you find your next pair of women's hiking pants, we've tested over 60 models over 10 years to bring you the...
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Arc'teryx Gamma Pant for Women Review
These are a trim-fitting softshell pant for year-round hikes in a range of conditions. While lighter than most...
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