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 Best Fleece Jackets for Women
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A high-performing, technical fleece layer that's best used for high-output activities when thermoregulation really...
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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody for Women Review
This dynamic fleece has all the right features to make it exceptionally useful and comfortable no matter the weather...
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The Best Rain Jackets for Women
Looking for the perfect rain jacket to fit your active lifestyle? We have tested over 50 models in the past decade to...
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Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.
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Rab Downpour for Women Review
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Outdoor Research Aspire 3L for Women Review
A lightweight, functional, and high-quality rain jacket built to withstand soggy conditions
The Best Hiking Boots for Women
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Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP for Women Review
This boot features extra space in the toe box for those with wider feet in mind, though the heel cup is snug to keep...
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On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof for Women Review
These hiking boots are perfect for single day hikes and shorter backpacking trips whether on well-maintained trails or...
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