Jeff Dobronyi is a professional mountain guide from Ridgway, Colorado. His routine changes with the seasons, from backcountry skiing and ice climbing all winter, to ski mountaineering in the spring, to alpine rock climbing in the summer, and finally to rock climbing in the fall. When he's not climbing or skiing, Jeff's other hobbies include mountain biking, running, cooking, reading, playing the drums, and traveling. His lifestyle requires having the right gear for the job, and his life often depends on it. As a mountain guide, Jeff has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy the outdoors, and reviewing outdoor gear is a natural extension of this calling.
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The Best Trekking Poles
Looking for the best trekking poles for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with comfort...
The Best Climbing Helmet
Looking for a new climbing helmet? We've thoroughly tested the best and most popular options side-by-side so we can...
Top Pick
Petzl Sirocco Review
We wear this helmet day-in and day-out for every style of climbing, but it isn't very durable.
Best Buy
Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Review
This is a highly afforadable foldable and adjustable pole with aluminum construction, making it very durable but also...
Best Buy
Black Diamond Distance Z Review
You'll be hard-pressed to find a lighter, higher-performing pole for less money. A great balance of weight and price...
10 Best Ski Pants
From bibs, to shells, to cozy insulated ski pants, we tested them all and have advice on which style is best suited to...
10 Best Ski Jackets
A quality jacket can keep you warmer on the slopes, and can keep you skiing for longer. We've done the hard work of...
The Best Hardshell Jackets
There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased the most promising and put them...
The Best Winter Boots for Men
To help you find the best winter boots, we researched the best models available before buying the top to test and...
The Best Ski Boots
Are you ready for some new ski boots? Our team rigorously tested 12 of the best boots on the market, and our in-depth...
Editors' Choice
Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 Review
With a progressive flex pattern, tons of features, and a great stock liner, this is the best boot available for expert...
Best Buy
Rossignol Alltrack 90 HV Review
This boot is perfect for intermediate skiers, thanks to a medium flex and ample fit that accommodates a wide range of...
Top Pick
Tecnica Cochise 130 Review
A well-designed downhill boot, compatible with tech bindings and a walk mode, though limited in its uphill capability
Best Climbing Belay Device
If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively tested 17 of the...
The Best Ski Gloves
With so many choices, it can be not easy to find the right pair. We hands-on test the best gloves and mittens for...
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