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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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...
Best Buy
NEMO Switchback Review
This ultralight closed-cell foam pad might strain your back, but it won't break the bank, making it a great option for...
The Best Ski Jackets for Women
Searching for a new women's ski jacket? We tested 19 of the most compelling to help you find the absolute best...
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...
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...
Editors' Choice
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...
Top Pick
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...
Top Pick
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...
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...
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...
Sierra Designs Get Down 20 for Women Review
This is a good all around sleeping bag for backpacking at a very reasonable price. The down is lower quality, but for...
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 20 for Women Review
The coziest and most comfy women's sleeping bag in this review, this comforter-like sleeping bag is a half quilt, half...
Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 Review
If you think the trade-off of weight and packed size over comfort and warmth are worth the ounce savings on your back...
How To Choose a Backpacking Stove
Buying the right backpacking stove can make your life in the backcountry more enjoyable. But not all stoves were made...
Marmot Angel Fire Review
Classic and popular, the Angel Fire promises comfort and warmth - at a fair price. It's updated model has an extra...
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