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Berne Broudy

Berne Broudy

Berne Broudy is a Vermont-based writer, photographer, and adventurer. She is passionate about conservation, education, and recreation, and has spent her adult life working to make the outdoors a place where all feel welcome with the gear and skills to enjoy it.
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The Best Ski Boots of 2021

January 14, 2021 | By Berne Broudy

The first step in buying a ski boot you’ll love is knowing how and where you want to ski. Here’s our review to help you pick the best ski boots of 2021.

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The Best All-Mountain Skis of 2021

January 11, 2021 | By Berne Broudy & Sean McCoy

Having the right ski can make your day on the mountain. And not every all-mountain ski is created equal. So we hit the slopes and put them to the test from Vermont to Colorado to find the best.

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The Best Backcountry Skis of 2021

January 8, 2021 | By Berne Broudy

The best backcountry skis are the ones that best match your backcountry ski priorities and style. Here, we gathered the best backcountry skis of 2021!

In 2021, Volkl’s M6 Mantra Will Be the Most Fun Ski on the Mountain

In 2021, Volkl’s M6 Mantra Will Be the Most Fun Ski on the Mountain

January 4, 2021 | By Berne Broudy

Volkl’s freeride Mantra has been a staple in its line since 2005. The brand tweaks it nearly every year, but for 2021, the changes to the Mantra are big.

Bivo One

Bivo Metal Bike Bottle: No Mold, No Squeeze, No Suck

December 16, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

We’re not saying that it takes an ex-NASA engineer to make a metal bike bottle that won’t rattle in a standard bike cage, but that’s who Bivo hired to make the Bivo One.

Specialized Hotwalk Carbon

Specialized Hotwalk Carbon: Meet the $1,000 Bike for Toddlers

December 3, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

Is this full-carbon pushbike really just the ultimate parental indulgence?

The Best Fat Tire Bikes of 2021

The Best Fat Tire Bikes of 2021

December 3, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

After weeks of researching and months of testing, we found the best fat bikes of 2021. Check out our top picks from Salsa, Rad Power, and more.

Mitsubishi L200

Mitsubishi Unveils Inflatable Camper Buildout for L200 Pickup Truck

November 3, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

Mitsubishi trucks don’t top the list when I dream about buying an adventure vehicle. At least, they didn’t until I learned the brand will kit out its 2021 L200 pickup with an optional inflatable rooftop tent and a bed-based cooking and storage system.

Yakima’s Exo System

Yakima ‘EXO System’ Turns Your Car Into a Pickup

October 23, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

The boom in road-tripping, overlanding, and van life has many outdoor lovers dreaming of a fun and convenient setup that offers more than tossing duffels in the trunk, and propping a camp stove on a log. Yakima’s new EXO System is here to help those dreams come true.

How to Crew for Race Support: Expert Advice on Dos & Don'ts

How to Crew for Race Support: Expert Advice on Dos & Don’ts

September 24, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

Here are some helpful tips for the next time you join a race support crew to help a friend go for an FKT or ultra-event.

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Best Lightweight Hitch Bike Rack? Thule Helium Platform Aims to ‘1Up’ Competition

September 22, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

With the Helium Platform, Thule takes on the 1Up with a lightweight, one- or two-bike hitch rack that won’t touch your frame and is both lockable and easy to use.

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Yeti Cycles ARC Review: The Mighty Hardtail MTB Returns

August 5, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

The Alloy Racing Composite hardtail mountain bike launched the Yeti Cycles brand in 1985. But after a 4-year hiatus from the lineup, the ARC returns with a vengeance!

Yeti SB140 Review

Yeti SB140 Review: 
The SB5 Grows Up and Is Ready to Rip

August 1, 2019 | By Berne Broudy

The Yeti SB140 fills a niche as a well-rounded 27.5-inch bike that can do it all with a penchant for downhill. The SB140 impressed our tester with its versatility and great manners in this review.

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Yeti SB165 Mountain Bike Review: Pure Fun

July 16, 2019 | By Berne Broudy

Replacing the brand’s old guard, the Yeti SB165 is a 27.5 wheel bike that will make you feel like a kid again. If you feel like 29ers are a little slow to get going, and a little less playful than you are, then swipe right on the SB165 and prepare for a real relationship — not just a one night stand.

Traeger Ironwood Pro and Timberline pellet grills

Traeger’s Top-End Grills Now Heat Faster

March 15, 2019 | By Berne Broudy

New Traeger grills claim higher temperatures and faster heating to help you sear your steak quicker.

Yeti SB130 Review: Your Other Bikes Will Gather Dust

Yeti SB130 Review: Your Other Bikes Will Gather Dust

September 14, 2018 | By Berne Broudy

Replacing Yeti’s hugely popular SB5.5, the SB130 made me a better rider. This 29er trail bike is the most aggressively versatile MTB I’ve ridden yet. I put it to the test across hundreds of miles, and up and down tens of thousands of feet, for this review.

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Yeti SB150 Review: A Long-Travel 29er Built to Do Everything

August 27, 2018 | By Berne Broudy

Low, slack, and long, this long-travel 29er performs so well climbing and descending that riders who love the downhill could make it a one-bike quiver.

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood-Pellet Grill Review

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood-Pellet Grill Review

July 30, 2018 | By Berne Broudy

Traeger grills are renowned for home use. A new model, the Ranger, gives tailgate chefs a portable pellet grill option.

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