Kelly Bastone

Steamboat Springs

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Articles

7 Tips and Drills to Get Better in Deep Powder

3 weeks ago | skimag.com | Kelly Bastone

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. The Boneyard never looked better. It was mid-April, a week after Steamboat’s closing day, but winter wasn’t heeding the shutdown: Three feet of fluff had just fallen on top of the 489 inches we’d gotten that season.
Are Pee Zippers a Must-Have for Squatting Hikers? Our Writers Debate.

Dec 4, 2024 | backpacker.com | Kassondra Cloos |Kelly Bastone

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. When the Gnara Go There Pants hit the market a few years ago, they created a splash in the outdoor world. Along with a slew of other technical features, the pants featured a first-of-its-kind zipper, called the GoFly, designed to allow wearers with a certain anatomy to pee without pulling their pants (or a harness) down.
They've Always Depended on the Klamath. The Dam Removals Changed Everything.

Nov 24, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Kelly Bastone

The first time river guide Bart Baldwin ever dipped a paddle into whitewater, he was rafting Oregon’s Upper Klamath River. “It spoiled me,” recalls Baldwin, who grew up near the river. That initial experience sparked a passion for paddling that Baldwin parlayed into a career that led him across the country—and back to the Upper Klamath, where he’s operated Noah’s Rafting Company since 2008. He discovered that the “UK” whitewater had few equals. “It was unique,” Baldwin says.
The 2025 Winter Gear Guide

Nov 8, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Svati Kirsten Narula |Kelly Bastone |Frederick Reimers |Stephanie Pearson

Skip to content Back to top Editor's Letter We take winter gear seriously here at Outside. When the mercury drops and snow falls, our reviewers get to work, hitting the slopes and backcountry to test the latest gear. Below, you’ll find our ever-growing list of product reviews and buying guides to help you find the best winter boots, layers, cross-country skis, snowboards, and more this season.
Best Women’s Fleece Jackets for Every Winter Activity (2025)

Oct 31, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Kelly Bastone |Johanna Flashman

Fleece is the OG outdoor midlayer that continues to ace all manner of adventures—from fall and winter hiking and mountain biking to skiing and snowshoeing. Its fluffy texture feels cozy and comforting in cool to cold weather. And its airy structure delivers both warmth and ventilation: The pile provides insulation while also moving perspiration and excess heat away from your body.
101-Year-Old Backpack Pioneer Nena Kelty Reflects on a Century of Adventure

Sep 15, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Kelly Bastone

Violet “Nena” Kelty was born in 1922. It was the end of World War I. Something called “jazz” was playing its first few notes. Americans debated whether to teach Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection in schools. Over the next century, Nena, along with her husband Asher “Dick” Kelty, helped shape a revolution in backpacking gear and had a pretty wild ride along the way. We sat down with Nena Kelty to look back at biggest moments of her life.
Nena Kelty, Godmother of the Modern Backpack, Looks Back on a Century of Adventure

Sep 6, 2024 | backpacker.com | Kelly Bastone

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Violet "Nena" Kelty was born in 1922. It was the end of World War I. Something called "jazz" was playing its first few notes. Americans debated whether to teach Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection in schools. Over the next century, Nena, along with her husband Asher "Dick" Kelty, helped shape a revolution in backpacking gear and had a pretty wild ride along the way.
The Colorado Mountain Biking Festival Where Inclusivity Is (Almost) As Much of a Draw As the Trails

Sep 3, 2024 | 5280.com | Alyssa Chutka |Kelly Bastone

On a mild evening last November, a mass of some 300 mountain bikers assembled for an outdoor dance party that promised to trigger yet another round of noise complaints from the residents of Sedona, Arizona. By day, these Roam Fest participants had raged on area trails. Now, beneath glowing string lights, the colorfully costumed crowd prepared to shake it hard and loud.
The Best Women’s Hiking T-Shirts, Tank Tops, and Hoodies (2024)

Apr 23, 2024 | backpacker.com | Kelly Bastone

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Make no mistake, these pieces are all business when it comes to performance: They wick sweat, banish chafing, and survive skirmishes with rocks and scrub. But each one also has a softer side that won the hearts of our trail-loving tester team. Beyond wowing us with their fit and comfort, this season’s top performers inspired affection and sometimes, true love.
The Best Women’s Hiking Pants for Fit, Stretch, and Durability

Apr 23, 2024 | backpacker.com | Kelly Bastone

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Diehard hikers often rank their bottoms—be they pants, shorts, or skorts—as their single most important piece of performance apparel. That’s because they serve several functions, all of them critically important: They shield against chafing, manage sweat, and fend off assaults from trailside brush and branches. These pants, shorts, and skorts do all that—and more.