Katie Paulson is a Master's student at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she loves to delve into the hidden corners of her homeland for frequent adventures. As a geologist, she has spent time traveling around the western US and will soon be taking her science international to study in central Asia. When she's not being an academic gofer, Katie climbs, skis, hikes, and blogs.
This is the best jacket I've ever owned. Period.
But since that isn't enough for a legitimate gear review, allow me to back up my claim. The Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoodie is a lightweight insulated mid-lay...
Yvon Chouinard once said,
"It's not an adventure until something goes wrong."
I heard it repeated on the film 180 Degrees South and it reminded me that many of my most enjoyable adventures had, in fact, b...