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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Best Backpacking Water Filters
What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested up to 50 unique models to find out. Our...
Top Pick
MSR Reactor Review
If you're headed to particularly inhospitable places, this stove should be part of your kit, with best-in-class heat...
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MSR Windburner Review
If you're needing a stove for year-round adventuring, this model is worth checking out, with durable construction and...
How to Choose Women's Ski Boots
Choosing the right ski boot can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. This process is important because boots...
The Best Sleeping Bags for Women
With so many great products to choose from it's hard to decide what to buy. We help you choose by testing and...
How to Choose a Women's Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag is a crucial part of your backpacking or car camping kit. As they are not created equal, we break down...
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Western Mountaineering Alpinlite Review
An excellent choice for alpine backpacking, it's available in a standard women's size at 5'6" and comes insulated with...
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 Review
While not a women's specific, the top-performing Phantom is now available in a "short" model that matches standard...
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Feathered Friends Egret UL 20 for Women Review
This female-specific mummy-shaped bag is one of the highest quality we tested, with a lightweight, decently roomy...
The Best Ski Jackets for Women
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...
How to Select a Backpacking Water Filter and Treatment System
Selecting a water treatment system is even more overwhelming than selecting proper footwear to hike in, which is a...
The Best Sleeping Pad for Women
Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these top pads...
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...
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...
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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated for Women Review
This high-quality, comfortable pad earns accolades for its exceptional level of comfort. We found it quiet and...
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