Contributing Editor, Writer (and GearJunkie Idaho Bureau Chief) Steve Graepel is allegedly a crook and a thief, conning his friends to steal away time from their families in pursuit of premeditated leisure, which typically involves a bike, a pack raft, skis, running shoes, climbing rack, or all of the above.
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)
I love to play outside. As a writer and gear tester for GearJunkie, 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. He 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, and Parenting.
Founded in 2001. 15,000 products reviewed. Live the outdoors.Founded in 2001. 15,000 products reviewed. Live the outdoors.Founded in 2001. 15,000 products reviewed. Live the outdoors.Founded in 2001. 15,000 products reviewed. Live the outdoors.
