In 2009, Trish Matheny left her home state of Oklahoma to follow her heart to the Rocky Mountains and never looked back. Overwhelmed by her passion for adventure and exploration, she began traversing the mountain ranges surrounding her new home, Teton Valley, Idaho on her splitboard and learned the importance of dialing in your gear, especially when you carry it all on your back. Everything got turned upside down when she discovered rock climbing in 2016, and now she spends her time chasing warm weather and dry rock near Bishop, California. When she’s not out climbing, she enjoys trail running, yoga, and cooking with friends.
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Best Hiking Gear
Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.
The Best Camping Chairs
When choosing the best camping chair, we have a lot of demands. It must be portable and last through lots of use and...
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
If you are gearing up for backpacking, our comprehensive backpacking list will keep you on track.
Best Climbing Harnesses for Women
These climbing harnesses have been designed specifically for women and put to the test by our team of female testers...
How to Choose a Climbing Harness for Women
A climbing harness is one of the first purchases that you'll make when getting into the sport of climbing, and one...
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Arc'teryx AR-385a Review
An all-around model that is designed to cover all of your climbing needs. It can pack down compactly, doesn't weigh...
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Mammut 4 Slide Review
This affordable harness offers substantial padding and adjustability that's perfect for beginners after a little more...
Top Pick
Black Diamond Solution for Women Review
A lightweight harness with minimal padding that still manages to feel very comfortable when hanging in it. Usually our...
The Best Portable Grills
Our comprehensive review directly compares the best portable grills out there so that you can focus on what to cook up...
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Petzl Corax for Women Review
This versatile harness is perfect for those who are seeking one harness that can provide comfortable performance from...
How to Choose a Portable Grill
Whether you are grilling in the park, on an expedition, or just want a space-efficient grill for your home, we have...
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Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker with Thermometer Review
This unique and modern grill design is powered by electricity, yet flavored by real wood pellets
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nomadiQ Review
A compact, efficient propane grill is perfect for those seeking to maximize portability without losing sacrificing the...
How to Choose the Right Hammock
So you want to try camping in a hammock instead of a tent? Maybe you've heard that owning a hammock can lighten your...
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ENO DayLoft Review
ENO's niche backyard hammock design boasts a heavyweight built with enough space for two, making it the perfect...
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