
Chris Kassar
Senior Editor at Elevation Outdoors Magazine
Award-winning writer & photographer, Sr. Editor of Elevation Outdoors, co-founder of Rios Libres, KEEN ambassador, adventurer. Making ripples to create waves.
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Feb 4, 2025 |
gearjunkie.com | Carolyne Whelan |Chris Kassar
The Turtle Fur Quantum Luxe Balaclava beat our all others we tested; (photo/Carolyne Whelan) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article.
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Feb 4, 2025 |
gearjunkie.com | Maddie Downie |Nick Belcaster |Chris Kassar
The best traction devices will keep you safe and secure this winter; (Photo/Maddie Downie) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Whether you call them microspikes, ice cleats, trail crampons, or something else, the best winter traction devices will help you stay firmly planted all season long.
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Nov 1, 2024 |
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome |Chris Kassar
We tested the hiking pants for women from Outdoor Research, REI Co-op, prAna, Patagonia, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreFinding the best pair of women’s hiking pants is notoriously difficult. Too stretchy, not stretchy enough, high-waisted, low-waisted, cinched ankles, or roll-ups — it’s not easy to wade through all the options.
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Oct 9, 2024 |
gearjunkie.com | Kelsey Wellington |Chris Kassar
We tested the best dog beds from HEST, Ruffwear, Orvis and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreAs devoted owners of adventurous, active dogs, we recognize the importance of ensuring our furry friends have the best dog bed.
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Sep 27, 2024 |
gearjunkie.com | Ryan Kempfer |Chris Kassar
If you want to earn your turns this winter, you’ll need the best climbing skins around. Whether you’re looking to crank out dawn patrol at the resort or blaze your own skin track on a fourteener, we’ve got you covered with climbing skins for every uphill ambition. Climbing skins can make or break your day in the backcountry. This may sound dramatic, but it’s true.
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Despite stout winds, freezing temps and more clouds than expected, there was lots of hootin’ and hollerin’ as we skied off the top of a 14000 foot peak yesterday. For as many as I’ve… https://t.co/bfUQlaFZMW

Happy #nationalpuppyday to all the amazing #dogs in my life. You (and your awesome humans) make everything better for sure! #grateful #believe #gratitude #everydayisagift #dogsofinstagram… https://t.co/Airpw4YKLp

Adios Sayulita. so much gratitude to yogaolas and tessjo726 and meganraekahn for a sweet time. Excited to head back home to the place, people and puppies who truly hold my heart.… https://t.co/VqVEOXuyQK