Kelly Klein

Sep 25, 2024 | skimag.com | Lily Krass |Kelly Klein |Jenny Wiegand |Jon Sexauer

This reincarnation of the dearly departed Soul 7 is an all-mountain ski for the masses If you ski mountains that measure snowfall in feet rather than inches, these wide rides are for you These all-mountain skis offer a bigger platform underfoot—and guarantee way more fun in powder This smooth operator excels in crud and at speed The redesigned Rustler 10 is now more approachable and energetic than ever before This is an all-mountain charger with a knack for laying it over on edge Introducing...

Apr 7, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Kelly Klein

Dear Gear, I’ve been a confident skier, mountain biker, and climber for over three decades. I’m also a woman. For some reason, most of the guys in my life seem to think it’s OK to mansplain how to use my gear to me, and it makes me want to scream. What’s the best way to handle this situation so I don’t blow a gasket? —Frustrated FeministDear Frustrated,First of all, do you know what blowing a gasket actually means?

Apr 3, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Hugh Klein |Kelly Klein

Our gear editor goes up against her dad in this month’s debate: Is it better to buy new outdoor gear, or is it better to use old gear until it doesn’t work any longer? Your Trustiest Stuff Deserves LoyaltyBy Hugh Klein, former junior ski team parentWhen it comes to gear, there’s a saying that will always resonate: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Even better: “If it is broke, fix it yourself!” Why not duct-tape your ski gloves once they sustain a few tears?

Jan 19, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Kelly Klein

I got dumped last April. Technically, we were never really together—in the blurred lines of the dating world today, we were exclusive, meaning we weren’t seeing anyone else, but he refused the title “boyfriend.” After three months of acting like he was my boyfriend, he did what everyone is frustratingly entitled to do—he changed his mind. When something like this happens, I turn to the women in my life. First I called my sister, Cricket.

Dec 18, 2023 | outsideonline.com | Megan Michelson |Heather Hansman |Kelly Klein |Benjamin Tepler

The Future of the Mountain Town Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, places like Mammoth Lakes, California, Crested Butte, Colorado, and Sun Valley, Idaho, are spectacular—but in this era of climate change, raging wildfires, and sky-high housing prices, making a life there has gotten hard. We asked our writers to imagine a glorious, sustainable tomorrow for these one-of-a-kind destinations. Join us as we dive into their recommendations.