Genaveve was born in Whidbey Island, Washington to two parents in the Navy. Her childhood was spent moving and traveling across the US and Europe. She learned what home meant after her family moved to New Mexico, where she attended high school and college and where she came into her own as both an avid outdoor adventure seeker and a performing musician.
She graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico with a major in music, a minor in psychology, a NOLS semester in Patagonia, and years of experience from various gigs in the outdoor, retail, special needs outreach, and performance industries. Genaveve's time as a classical musician taught her the importance of dedicated practice, thorough research, and to always have a meticulous eye for detail. Though she deeply loved making and performing music, Genaveve knew city life wasn't for her as she had spent every moment of her free time running away to the mountains or desert to climb and ski.
After graduating, she decided to move to South Lake Tahoe to satiate her hunger for pristine granite, powdery snow, and stellar access to mountains, deserts, and the Pacific. She has since worked in the climbing gym industry as a competitive coach, desk staff, private instructor, and now as a routesetter. Genaveve finds that the technical skills, problem solving, and out-of the-box thinking required for routesetting compliments her work as a tester with GearLab. Both jobs require high attention to detail, dedicated focus, analytical finesse, and looking at a subject through every possible lens to see the best result. When she's not working, Genaveve can be found wherever there's dry rock. She's a big fan of frolicking with her dog Roomba, stuffing her nose in a book, marveling at large bodies of water, serenading the night sky with her guitar, and planning the next time she'll take off in her beloved and beat up old Subaru.
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Genaveve Bradshaw
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Best Soft Coolers of 2024
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Xspec 45 Towable Review
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Coleman Portable Rolling 50 Review
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Igloo BMX 25 Review
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Lifewit Large Insulated 24 Review
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CleverMade Pacifica Collapsible Bag 30 Review
We love that this tote style cooler is made of recycled materials. It is a great option for anyone who is conscious of...Top Pick
IceMule Jaunt 15 Review
This cooler is for anyone who plans on adventuring for just a day. It won't store food and beverages for the whole...Top Pick
Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Review
The most durable, well-insulated, and portable cooler we've tested. It scored a perfect 10 in durability and...Editors' Choice
Yeti Roadie 48 Review
The Yeti Roadie 48 scored the highest rating in regards to ice retention, making it the best cooler for insulation...Best Buy
Xspec 60qt Review
The Xspec is full of great features built into a great design and offering strong value. We like the extras included...Top Pick
RTIC Ultralight 52 Review
This rotomolded cooler combines a lightweight construction and functional features that keep your food and drinks...Editors' Choice
ORCA 58 Quart Review
With its incredible insulation prowess, the Orca brings a lot to the table in a different-shaped package. This cooler...Top Pick
Yeti Roadie 60 Review
This burly cooler on wheels will go just about anywhere with you. It's easy to use and keeps its contents chilly for...RTIC 20 Review
This cooler is a decent option for day trips, though its lackluster insulation performance won't keep its contents...
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