Kelly Klein is a gear editor at 翱耻迟蝉颈诲别听specializing in skiing and mountain-biking. She currently lives in Bozeman, Montana.
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It鈥檚 like mansplaining, but about gear. And yes, it鈥檚 just as annoying.
One gear editor goes kiddo a mano with her dad
How Pam Houston, the author of a timeless book about dating wild and adventurous men, helped me navigate romantic frustrations in a mountain town
Those floppy ski hats everybody鈥檚 wearing? They didn鈥檛 make themselves. Handmade goods from tiny startups are taking over, and we鈥檙e loving them.
Sixteen young people took Montana to court to hold the state responsible for violating their right to a clean and healthful environment
That backpack speaker and unsolicited gear advice might be ruining your chances of snagging a wintertime honey.
Clothing and accessories that will both last and make you look cool for years to come
These new alpine and touring bindings come packed with exciting features
Our editor has tips for staying warm鈥攂ut not too toasty
Which is better: a couple of pieces that capably do the job, or an array of options for dialed-in performance?
A primer on how to shop for secondhand gear
The Rustler and Sheeva have been top-performing skis for years, but Blizzard is updating them anyway. We went to the company鈥檚 factory in Austria to find out why.
Usually, I ignore Instagram鈥檚 advertisements鈥攂ut it鈥檚 getting harder and harder to. So I decided to put the app鈥檚 algorithm to the test.
These items make it easy to get out before work for some much-needed, quiet contemplation.
This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers
This year鈥檚 Most Improved award goes to this energetic and fun ski
These playful planks were designed for skiers of the mountain west
This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as it鈥檚 on edge
We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year
A quick whip for all-mountain adventures in tight terrain
This year鈥檚 chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud
This year鈥檚 most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast
A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don鈥檛 shy away from big mountain lines
How a satellite communicator helps me tamp down panic in the wilderness
Hint: It depends on where you ski, what you ski, and how you ski. 国产吃瓜黑料 associate gear editor Kelly Klein breaks it down.
In this episode of the Gear Shed, associate gear editor Kelly Klein shows us her pre-tour routine
Tahoe resort cuts back on services due to a shortage of staff, Mikaela Shiffrin to race super-G in France, and a hydrofoil boarder returns to the waves
In this episode of the Gear Shed, 国产吃瓜黑料 associate gear editor Kelly Klein walks you through her favorite ski waxing products