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Natasha Buffo

Natasha Buffo

Natasha is a former business analyst turned writer and outdoor adventurer. With six years of experience, her stories are also found in Tahoe Quarterly, SISU Magazine, The Dust Magazine, USA Today’s Storyteller’s Project, and more. Natasha’s outdoor activities range from backpacking, kayaking, cycling, and resort or backcountry snowboarding and skiing. When she’s not exploring U.S. public lands, or cultures abroad, she resides in South Lake Tahoe, California.

SOS Outreach

Kids Outgrow Their Ski Gear: Here’s What to Do With It

November 9, 2021 |  By Natasha Buffo

Your (or your kids’) past-season gear can keep a kid warm and dry during their first ski or snowboard lesson via SOS Outreach and the SHRED Foundation.

From Cynic to Obsessed: 10 Reasons to Try Trekking Poles

From Cynic to Obsessed: 10 Reasons to Try Trekking Poles

September 7, 2021 |  By Natasha Buffo

Most people view trekking poles as only for the injured or the elderly. And there’s stigma around a ‘need’ for poles. So we’re shedding light on the awesomeness of trekking poles.

How to Choose Snowshoes

How to Choose Snowshoes: A First-Time Guide

October 26, 2020 |  By Natasha Buffo

Whether you are looking for an affordable way to enjoy the snow, or need another tool for your summit adventures, the perfect snowshoes can be a versatile addition to your gear closet. Learn how to choose the best snowshoes here.

Backcountry Skiing Beginners Guide

Backcountry Skiing: A Beginner’s Guide

October 19, 2020 |  By Natasha Buffo

This beginner’s guide to backcountry skiing and snowboarding goes beyond the gear. It includes everything I wish someone had told me before I got into the backcountry for the first time.

How to Read a Topographic Map: The Keys to Deciphering Your Way

How to Read a Topographic Map: The Keys to Deciphering Your Way

October 1, 2020 |  By Natasha Buffo

With today’s access to apps that have GPS tracking along mapped routes, a large population of outdoor recreationists finds themselves unfamiliar with how to read a good ol’ paper topographic map. Having a topo map on any adventure, including day hikes at a local park, can provide a huge advantage.

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How to Use Walkie-Talkies

August 24, 2020 |  By Natasha Buffo

Whether on the chairlift at your local ski hill in the snow, in your four-wheel rig crawling over rocks in the woods, or paddling your kayak on still water, walkie-talkies are a handy piece of gear — if you know how to use them.

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Kayaking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist

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