Heather Balogh Rochfort
Writer at Freelance
Freelance writer + editor. Bylines: WaPo, WSJ, Outside, CNN, Red Bull, Afar—and beyond. Better at IG: @HeatherRochfort
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3 weeks ago |
gearjunkie.com | Heather Balogh Rochfort
The North Face’s Verbier ski jacket will garner you more compliments than you know what to do with on the slopes — but its technical chops are where it shines. It’s tough to find one ski jacket that holds its own on both a chairlift and a skin track. And it’s nearly impossible to find one that checks those boxes while looking darn good. But I’ll say it: The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Jacket is a solid all-rounder for skiers looking for a stylish one-jacket quiver.
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2 months ago |
gearjunkie.com | Morgan Tilton |Jessi Hackett |Heather Balogh Rochfort
Gear tester Kaylee Walden testing women's ski pants at Crested Butte Mountain Resort; (photo/Jason Hummel) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More From first chair to après, ski pants are an integral piece for staying warm and embracing style.
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Jan 22, 2025 |
cnn.com | Heather Balogh Rochfort
Heather Balogh Rochfort/CNN Underscored Whether you carve corduroy, slash powder or practice your pizza and French fries on the bunny hill, skiing is one of the most fun winter activities out there. But it can also be overwhelming with all the funky terms and complicated ski gear needed to get on the slopes. That’s why a dependable, high-quality ski jacket is so important.
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Nov 8, 2024 |
gearjunkie.com | Heather Balogh Rochfort
We walked, ran, hiked, and skied countless miles to bring you the best wool socks of the year, including socks from Smartwool, Darn Tough, and more!Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreNot all socks are created equal. Wool socks are especially known for their technical prowess since they wick sweat away from your feet, regulate temperature, and resist odor — an especially important job in the dark, dank abyss that is your moist shoe.
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Oct 21, 2024 |
thedyrt.com | Heather Balogh Rochfort
For many campers, the tents and sleeping bags get tucked away in the garage once the snow begins to fly. But, the chillier winter months often offer the best camping experiences. Not only are the campgrounds quieter and more peaceful without the summer crowds, but the snow-dressed scenery offers unparalleled beauty as it sparkles and glimmers in the late winter sunshine. Even better: the winter attractions.
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