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“Leslie recently wrote an article that included one of my brands. I was impressed with her selection of unique pieces meant to make traveling with children easier. And she used some of her past experiences as they related to each product in a meaningful and powerful way to really bring credibility to the reviews.”
~Kate Ketschek, Owner of Revolution House Media

Leslie and her husband and four kids spanning the ages of 12 to 1 years of age tests gear for Backpacker Magazine, Outside Magazine, Sierra Magazine, and Travel+Leisure. Since everyone in the family snowboards, rock climbs, kayaks, swims, fishes, and does just about any adventure outdoors, Leslie has the capability of writing reviews for any age group or gender. They especially enjoy advancements in technology. Besides her extensive writing and editing experience, she also brings her expertise in health and information technology to her reviews.

 

REI | Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

REI | Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

December 15, 2019

Outside | The Ultimate Canyoneering Kit for Women

Outside | The Ultimate Canyoneering Kit for Women

May 2, 2019

Love+eMotion | Canyoneering in Jordan

Love+eMotion | Canyoneering in Jordan

May 22, 2018

Outside | Snowboarding Gear That’s Actually Designed for Women

Outside | Snowboarding Gear That’s Actually Designed for Women

March 28, 2018

Sierra Magazine | A Guilt-Free Day on the Slopes

Sierra Magazine | A Guilt-Free Day on the Slopes

January 27, 2018

Backpacker | The Best Gift for Hikers of 2017

Backpacker | The Best Gift for Hikers of 2017

November 20, 2017

Backpacker | 5 Nutrition Myths That No Hiker Should Believe

Backpacker | 5 Nutrition Myths That No Hiker Should Believe

July 7, 2017

Sierra | Eat, Sleep, and Play: A Recipe for a Happy, Outdoorsy Dad

Sierra | Eat, Sleep, and Play: A Recipe for a Happy, Outdoorsy Dad

June 18, 2017

Sierra | Gear for Adventurous Families

Sierra | Gear for Adventurous Families

May 14, 2017

Travel + Leisure | 19 Products That Will Make Traveling With Kids Easier

Travel + Leisure | 19 Products That Will Make Traveling With Kids Easier

April 16, 2017

Backpacker  | What are the Best Snacks for Backcountry Skiing and Riding?

Backpacker | What are the Best Snacks for Backcountry Skiing and Riding?

March 28, 2017

Backpacker | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Backpacker | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

November 23, 2016

Sierra | The Best New Outdoor Gear for Kids

Sierra | The Best New Outdoor Gear for Kids

June 5, 2016

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Happy New Year! Forthcoming in February issue of T Happy New Year! Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. A story about @glacierbaynps (one of eight #nationalparks in @travelalaska my mother asked me to visit after her death). This is the essay I’ve been working on since March. As you consider future travel plans in the new year, #glacierbaynationalpark is a great place to heal from this pandemic. See for yourself why this place is called a living laboratory of how #naturerecovers from catastrophic events and why my memoir ends here. You will need to reserve in advance as there is only one place to stay @glacierbaylodge ... the season is from late May to mid Sept although the visitor center is open all year round.
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This #photo is one of two that will appear with the article. Through @glacierbaylodge you can board a high-speed catamaran to the face of #johnshopkinsglacier which rises about 250 feet above sea level. This #glacier is known for its turquoise sheen and black bands of debris. It’s one of our planet’s few advancing #tidewaterglacier ! If you look closely at #myphoto , you’ll find black-legged #kittiwakes waiting for the ice to #calve into the ocean and stir up plankton. There are also dappled gray #harborseals pups drifting by on #icebergs ...safe for the time being from killer whales.
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Happy New Year! Forthcoming in February issue of T Happy New Year! Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. A story about @glacierbaynps (one of eight #nationalparks in @travelalaska my mother asked me to visit after her death). This is the essay I’ve been working on since March. As you consider future travel plans in the new year, #glacierbaynationalpark is a great place to heal from this pandemic. See for yourself why this place is called a living laboratory of how #naturerecovers from catastrophic events and why my memoir ends here. You will need to reserve in advance as there is only one place to stay @glacierbaylodge ... the season is from late May to mid Sept although the visitor center is open all year round.
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This #photo is one of two that will appear with the article. Through @glacierbaylodge you can board a high-speed catamaran to the face of #johnshopkinsglacier which rises about 250 feet above sea level. This #glacier is known for its turquoise sheen and black bands of debris. It’s one of our planet’s few advancing #tidewaterglacier ! If you look closely at #myphoto , you’ll find black-legged #kittiwakes waiting for the ice to #calve into the ocean and stir up plankton. There are also dappled gray #harborseals pups drifting by on #icebergs ...safe for the time being from killer whales.
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Happy New Year! Forthcoming in February issue of T Happy New Year! Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. A story about @glacierbaynps (one of eight #nationalparks in @travelalaska my mother asked me to visit after her death). This is the essay I’ve been working on since March. As you consider future travel plans in the new year, #glacierbaynationalpark is a great place to heal from this pandemic. See for yourself why this place is called a living laboratory of how #naturerecovers from catastrophic events and why my memoir ends here. You will need to reserve in advance as there is only one place to stay @glacierbaylodge ... the season is from late May to mid Sept although the visitor center is open all year round.
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This #photo is one of two that will appear with the article. Through @glacierbaylodge you can board a high-speed catamaran to the face of #johnshopkinsglacier which rises about 250 feet above sea level. This #glacier is known for its turquoise sheen and black bands of debris. It’s one of our planet’s few advancing #tidewaterglacier ! If you look closely at #myphoto , you’ll find black-legged #kittiwakes waiting for the ice to #calve into the ocean and stir up plankton. There are also dappled gray #harborseals pups drifting by on #icebergs ...safe for the time being from killer whales.
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Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. A story about @glacierbaynps (one of eight #nationalparks in @travelalaska my mother asked me to visit after her death). This is the essay I’ve been working on since March. As you consider future travel plans in the new year, #glacierbaynationalpark is a great place to heal from this pandemic. See for yourself why this place is called a living laboratory of how #naturerecovers from catastrophic events and why my memoir ends here. You will need to reserve in advance as there is only one place to stay @glacierbaylodge ... the season is from late May to mid Sept although the visitor center is open all year round.
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This #photo of mine is one of two that will appear with the article. Through @glacierbaylodge you can board a high-speed catamaran to the face of #johnshopkinsglacier which rises about 250 feet above sea level. This #glacier is known for its turquoise sheen and black bands of debris. It’s one of our planet’s few advancing #tidewaterglacier !
If you look closely, you’ll find black-legged #kittiwakes waiting for the ice to #calve into the ocean and stir up plankton. There are also dappled gray #harborseals pups drifting by on #icebergs ...safe for the time being from killer whales.
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Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. A story about @glacierbaynps (one of eight #nationalparks in @travelalaska my mother asked me to visit after her death). This is the essay I’ve been working on since March. As you consider future travel plans in the new year, #glacierbaynationalpark is a great place to heal from this pandemic. See for yourself why this place is called a living laboratory of how #naturerecovers from catastrophic events and why my memoir ends here. You will need to reserve in advance as there is only one place to stay @glacierbaylodge ... the season is from late May to mid Sept although the visitor center is open all year round.
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This #photo of mine is one of two that will appear with the article. Through @glacierbaylodge you can board a high-speed catamaran to the face of #johnshopkinsglacier which rises about 250 feet above sea level. This #glacier is known for its turquoise sheen and black bands of debris. It’s one of our planet’s few advancing #tidewaterglacier !
If you look closely, you’ll find black-legged #kittiwakes waiting for the ice to #calve into the ocean and stir up plankton. There are also dappled gray #harborseals pups drifting by on #icebergs ...safe for the time being from killer whales.
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#glacierbay #MyGlacierBay #alaska #visitalaska #travelphotography #nationalpark #nationalparksusa #instagood #photographersofinstagram #neverstopexploring #photooftheday #tbt #yolo #nature #naturephotography #follow #picoftheday #beautiful #lastpost2020
Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. Forthcoming in February issue of Travel + Leisure. A story about @glacierbaynps (one of eight #nationalparks in @travelalaska my mother asked me to visit after her death). This is the essay I’ve been working on since March. As you consider future travel plans in the new year, #glacierbaynationalpark is a great place to heal from this pandemic. See for yourself why this place is called a living laboratory of how #naturerecovers from catastrophic events and why my memoir ends here. You will need to reserve in advance as there is only one place to stay @glacierbaylodge ... the season is from late May to mid Sept although the visitor center is open all year round.
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This #photo of mine is one of two that will appear with the article. Through @glacierbaylodge you can board a high-speed catamaran to the face of #johnshopkinsglacier which rises about 250 feet above sea level. This #glacier is known for its turquoise sheen and black bands of debris. It’s one of our planet’s few advancing #tidewaterglacier !
If you look closely, you’ll find black-legged #kittiwakes waiting for the ice to #calve into the ocean and stir up plankton. There are also dappled gray #harborseals pups drifting by on #icebergs ...safe for the time being from killer whales.
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#glacierbay #MyGlacierBay #alaska #visitalaska #travelphotography #nationalpark #nationalparksusa #instagood #photographersofinstagram #neverstopexploring #photooftheday #tbt #yolo #nature #naturephotography #follow #picoftheday #beautiful #lastpostof2020
This is what happens by the 5th day riding with @s This is what happens by the 5th day riding with @svam_snowboardteam #sbx . Big sister @ko_snowboarder films her 12yo brother. #snowboarding #snowboard #svam #laketahoe #california #skiresort #skiresortlife #snowboardlife #snowboardlifestyle
@hyattlaketahoe offers activities like #paintandsi @hyattlaketahoe offers activities like #paintandsip during #covid_19 that  meets their goal: “If we all spread one ray of sunshine, we can light up the world.” @pelotonista Julie, our #painting instructor, and I chatted about how 600 people have signed up for these #outdoor and #wellness activities since the #hyattregencylaketahoe launched their #outdoorwellness events shortly after #911 . My husband and I were celebrating his #bday. I needed a #datenight that would also help us #heal from the #grief of our #conure dying right before we sat down for #thanksgiving. The added pain...being that we might have caused his #death with our #selfcleaningoven ! The workshop lasted two hours and here’s what we came up with. Can you guess which one is mine? I had never seen my husband #paint before and I loved watching him using the right side of his brain and truly #letgo for once of all the #stress in our lives. The room we were in was on the 11th floor. The next two photos show the view while we painted. #hyatt @tahoenorth #tahoenorth #laketahoe #laketahoelife #california #californialove #californiaadventure #northlaketahoe
#swimming in a #pool has been the greatest challen #swimming in a #pool has been the greatest challenge during this #pandemic . How have you worked around the issue of staying #sixfeetapart in #pools? At the @hyattlaketahoe in @tahoenorth you can swim from 8am-10pm year round. The pool is so large we didn’t have a problem with enjoying the whole place to ourselves! My kids loved the indoor entrance (first photo) and the water wasn’t too hot or too cold. It was hot enough for us to #swim outside and see the steam rising. 
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Swipe left to see their 24 hr #gym with 6 @onepeloton #pelotonbikes. My husband’s favorite. I of course enjoyed the peace and quiet of the #lakefront #cottages (#petfriendly by the way) where I got a lot of reading and writing done. Last photo is one of their two #firepits where you can make your own #smores with complimentary kits ! #hyatt #hyattregency #tahoeadventures #laketahoe #laketahoelife #tahoenorth #tahoenorthshore #california #californialove #californiaadventure

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