Sara is an avid trail runner and climber keen on adventuring for creative and physical input. With roots from both southern California and New Mexico, her freelancing and love for the outdoors keep her on the move with much of her time spent between Colorado's front range and Yosemite National Park. She is a creative writer by trade who loves to volunteer at Film and Climbing Festivals and dreams of becoming a semi-professional athlete. To help pay the bills, she occasionally works as hired lifestyle talent for outdoor brands.
Sara obtained her B.A. in Creative Writing, with an emphasis in Poetry, from the University of California, Riverside. Her writing has been published in Alpinist Magazine, The Climbing Zine, The American Poetry Review, Boulder Weekly, among others. She is also an ambassador for the No Man's Land Film Festival, a festival dedicated to un-defining and re-defining women in the outdoors. Prior to freelancing, Sara worked concession jobs in Yosemite National Park for five seasons — all for the joy of running and climbing.
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Sara Aranda
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Best Hiking Shorts for Women of 2024
Planning for an upcoming hike? We've reviewed a handful of the year's best hiking shorts with varying inseams to...How to Choose the Best Hiking Shorts for Women
No matter where you live, choosing the perfect hiking shorts will depend on personal style preferences and agendas...Editors' Choice
Mountain Hardwear Dynama Bermuda Short - Women's Review
A technical pair for adventures both short and long, casual and strenuous. The comfort, versatility, and overall...Best Buy
Hugut Lightweight Cargo - Women's Review
Fabric performance and mobility are high, purchasing price is low, but all-day comfort just isn't there for us.Top Pick
REI Co-op Active Pursuits Shorts - Women's Review
The minimalist nature of this design offers perks in comfort, mobility, and breathability, but they lack some features...Best Umbrellas of 2024
When the weather goes sideways, you want an umbrella that won't. In this review, we tested 12 of the industry's...Top Pick
Kuhl Freeflex 10" Cargo - Women's Review
Comfort and style combine for a more versatile take on the traditional cargo shorts. Quick to dry and lightweight, the...Top Pick
Columbia Sandy River Cargo Shorts - Women's Review
With a design featuring all of the essentials, these lightweight, high-quality hiking shorts are made to perform...Top Pick
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts - Women's Review
With a highly functional, integrated belt system, these shorts are athletic, versatile, and packaged in a sleek...Best Rain Boots for Women of 2024
It's always a good time to consider rain boots, from light spring showers to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall...Editors' Choice
Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall - Women's Review
This tall, classic model performs well across the board. A practical feature is the ability to adjust the...Best Buy
Kamik Heidi 2 Review
Made in Canada, these boots are high quality, functional, and budget-friendly. Affordable and stylish, these remain a...Top Pick
Bogs SweetPea Review
Rising slightly above the ankle, this short rain boot is easily paired with a variety of outfits. With decent traction...How to Choose The Right Rain Umbrella
After months of testing, we have discovered that there are more than a few things to consider when deciding on an...Editors' Choice
EuroSCHIRM Swing Trek Liteflex Review
Truly a premium umbrella, this quality canopy shined in every performance metric we threw at it, from ease of...
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