Steve Graepel
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Steve Graepel

Title: Contributing Editor
Email: graepel@loladigitalmedia.com
Location: Biose, Idaho

 

Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Trail Running, Mens wear, Skiing, Climbing, Cycling, Running, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Outdoor Gear, Mountaineering, Packrafting, Bikepacking
  • Years in Expertise: 30+
  • Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,000+ products, 5,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

  • Education: Masters of Art, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Years of Writing: 10+
  • Certifications: CPR (expired), Avalanche 1 (expired)
  • Awards/Recognitions: Polartec Performance Grant (Mt. Crillon Expedition), American Alpine Club scholarship (Mt. Vancouver Expedition); Anatoli Boukreev Memorial Scholarship (Kazakhstan Sport Climbing Club Exchange), Eddie Bauer Be First Grant (Idaho Speed Traverse), Superior Ultra 50 (first place)
  • Previous Publications: Gear Patrol, Idaho Tourism, Patagonia, National Geographic Adventure Online, BikeRumor, Trail Runner

A Word from Steve Graepel

I love to play outside. As a writer and gear tester for GearJunkie and Lola Digital Media, I get to play in the biggest sandbox with the best toys.

I submitted an article to Patagonia’s The Cleanest Line where I met a great mentor and editor, Mike Colpo. Mike graciously shared his time to help me hone my rough skills into a passion of storytelling.

My personal interests include Trail Running, Camping, Cycling, Skiing, Fly Fishing, Parenting.

The Best Parkas for Men in 2023

If you regularly venture outside into the single digits, there’s really nothing better than a big, fat, over-insulated, oversized parka. Check out our picks for…

Written by Steve Graepel

The Best Cycling Bibs for Men in 2023

This buyer’s guide covers the best men’s cycling bibs of 2021, including top bike shorts from Rapha, Pearl Izumi, Velocio, and more.

Written by Steve Graepel and Tom Puzak

The Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2022

With a focus on comfort, durability, and performance, we’ve found the best hiking pants for men. Get ready to hit the trail.

Written by Justin La Vigne and Steve Graepel

The Best Men’s Base Layers of 2022

We tested the best men’s base layers of 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include Patagonia, SmartWool, and more.

Written by Steve Graepel & Austin Beck-Doss

The Best Gravel Bikes of 2021

Looking to grab adventure by the drop bars? From roguish roads to multiday bikepacking trips, we’ve swung a leg over the best gravel bikes of…

Written by Steve Graepel

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