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Written by Emma Renly
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Whether it’s snowing, raining, or sunny the most likely place you’ll find Emma Renly is exploring the outdoors by whichever means possible. Over the years, she’s created a career that delicately combines all her passions in life – journalism, outdoor recreation, and the impact of climate change.
Her first work in the outdoor industry was as a surf photographer for the various Waikiki surf schools, where she was able to combine her love of surfing and the ocean with an actual paid job. The surf breaks overlapped with her studies at school about the Ala Wai, a channelized canal of the mountain rain runoff that often polluted the breaks she’d surf and work at.
After that, the trend continued – in Moab, Utah she’d write about the impacts of a low snow season on the Colorado River while subsequently running that same river every day. While working as a ski patroller, she wrote about snow science, and while working as a wildland fire EMT, wrote about the ecological impacts of wildland fire. She’s also joined SheJumps as their primary staff writer, where she wrote about the importance of creating programming for historically marginalized groups in the outdoors.
Going forward, you can bet Emma is going to continue to write and research about the intersection of natural resources in the outdoors. It’s no secret the majority of her jobs require her to withstand some of the grittiest conditions, so she’s excited to test various products and get a feel for how well they can withstand the elements.
Career Highlights
A Word from Emma Renly
I’ve duct-taped, glued, welded, and sewed together my worn-out gear until long past it’s expiration date. I’m so happy to join the GearJunkie team to test out new products to see what works and what doesn’t.
Searching for the best water shoes can feel like navigating a sea of endless options and variations. But fear not — our comprehensive buyer’s guide…