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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The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
If you are gearing up for backpacking, our comprehensive backpacking list will keep you on track.
10 Best Hiking Boots
If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots from our selection of the...
Best Hiking Gear
Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.
The Best Hiking Boots for Women
Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...
The Best Hiking Shoes for Women
We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We tested the market's leading...
10 Best Hiking Shoes
We've got you if you're hunting for the best hiking shoe. The 11 best models have been rounded up after testing over...
How to Choose Hiking Boots for Women
With so many options for hiking footwear, it can be a challenge to know what to look for. Hiking footwear should match...
How to Choose Hiking Shoes for Women
What do you do when the options for hiking shoes are overwhelming? This article will help you understand the different...
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La Sportiva Spire GTX for Women Review
A high-quality hiking shoe that performed well throughout every testing metric, though it may be over-built for those...
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX for Women Review
This streamlined hiking boot offers impressive comfort, waterproof performance, and support, within a lightweight and...
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The North Face VECTIV Fastpack for Women Review
If you're interested in dropping the added weight and bulk of a traditional hiking shoe without sacrificing...
The Best Handheld GPS
Looking to improve your backcountry navigation? We bought and tested 4 of the best GPS units on the market to help you...
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Salomon X Ultra 5 Gore-Tex for Women Review
A versatile and waterproof shoe with a unique lacing system that provides excellent support and traction in a variety...
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La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX for Women Review
A lightweight, comfortable, and stable hiking boot design that's perfect for day hikes and backpacking trips
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Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof for Women Review
This lightweight running shoe inspired design supplies comfort, stability, traction, and waterproof performance that's...
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