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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Best Sleeping Pad For Women of 2022
Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these 9 top pads...
Best Sleeping Bags for Women of 2022
With so many great products to choose from it's hard to decide what to buy. We help you choose by testing and...
Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2022
On the hunt for a new women's ski jacket? We tested 16 top-of-the-line models to help you find the best. We skied...
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2022
What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested 44 unique models to find out. Our team of...
Best Sun Hat of 2022
We evaluated over 40 models and purchased 15, which our team of experts put through extensive side-by-side testing. We...
Top Pick
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...
Top Pick
JetBoil MiniMo Review
This integrated canister stove is a boiling champ. When dehydrated meals are your backcountry reality, this model is a...
How to Choose a Women's Ski Jacket
Ready for a new ski jacket, but bewildered by the options? This guide will help you understand key elements to...
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...
Best Buy
REI Co-op AirRail Plus - Women's Review
Taking our Best Buy Award again this year, this award winner has been upgraded and now has a higher R-Value, making it...
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...
Editors' Choice
Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Review
Winner of our Editors' Choice Award for Technical Use, this competitor is the top-performing hat for sunny activities...
Best Buy
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap Review
This one takes our Best Buy Award for being the most versatile and protective hat in the review. It comes with a...
REI Co-op Joule 21 Review
A good all-around sleeping bag, the Joule is relatively light, comfortable and decently priced. It's a great choice...
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