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Hi I'm Jess and I'm the digital marketing specialist at Outdoor Prolink. You'll mostly find me outside skiing, mountain biking, hiking with my doggies, or handstanding. Beer in my hand, food in my belly and a great sunset complete my life. Find me on Instagram @jessisupsidedown.

ProView – Native El Jefe Sunglasses

November 16, 2018January 4, 2019Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Native El Jefe Sunglasses

Native Eyewear’s El Jefe Sunglasses are the stylish pair of shades that perform in any light condition the outdoors will throw at you. In order to test the Native Eyewear El Jefe sunglasses, they became my every day and every-adventure…

ProView – DMM Dragon Cams

November 14, 2018January 18, 2019Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – DMM Dragon Cams

Climbing equipment elicits an attachment for most climbers: they prefer a brand, model or style over another for, many times, no real reason besides it’s what they have always purchased and used. Mollie and I got to test the Dragon…

ProView – Astral Brewer 2.0

November 1, 2018November 2, 2018ProView Gear Reviews, Water Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral Brewer 2.0

The Astral Brewer 2.0 is a one shoe quiver. The Brewer is an incredibly high-performance kayaking shoe with understated good looks that effortlessly flows from upstream, to flat water to downtown and many adventures in between. Paddle sports are an…

ProView – Cassin Eghen Backpack

October 25, 2018January 18, 2019Climbing, Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Cassin Eghen Backpack

For whatever reason, I’ve always had an addiction to packs. Even though I recently sold a few that I hardly used, I still have over a dozen backpacks in all sizes and styles. That’s why when I was offered the opportunity…

We Can’t Be Friends Anymore – How the Ikon and Epic Passes are Destroying Front Range Friendships

October 23, 2018November 20, 2018Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on We Can’t Be Friends Anymore – How the Ikon and Epic Passes are Destroying Front Range Friendships

I don’t think we can be friends anymore. And for the first time, I kind of meant it. Only a little bit. After my ski bud of 10 years told me she was getting the Epic Local ski pass, because her…

ProView – Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket

October 16, 2018October 25, 2018Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket

I sleep in my car. A lot. Summer, winter, rain, hail – it doesn’t matter. There’s something about being snug in a tight space, nothing but the open sky right out your door and birds singing you a good morning…

Want to Start Skiing In The Backcountry? Do This First.

October 12, 2018December 20, 2018Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on Want to Start Skiing In The Backcountry? Do This First.

What would you tell someone who wants to start getting into the backcountry? As more and more snow enthusiasts flock to the mountains, people are seeing the advantages to skiing, riding, hiking, and snowmobiling out of bounds of major ski…

ProView – Reynolds TR 307 Wheet Set

October 10, 2018November 20, 2018Biking, cycling, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Reynolds TR 307 Wheet Set

When Outdoor Prolink and Reynolds asked me to test a new wheelset that was coming out I was stoked! It’s always fun to try new bike parts, especially carbon wheels. The wheelset I have been testing for the last 4…

ProView – Burley Coho XC

September 28, 2018October 25, 2018Biking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire 1 Comment on ProView – Burley Coho XC

This fall I was able to test the Burley COHO XC trailer– a light, but robustly built mono-wheel trailer weighing in at 21 lbs equipped with its own suspension and designed to carry up to 70 lbs of gear over…

ProView – EXPED Megamat Lite 12 LXW and Mega Pillow

September 18, 2018January 18, 2019Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – EXPED Megamat Lite 12 LXW and Mega Pillow

You’re at the trailhead, your alarm goes off at 4 am, and you begin your hike zombie style because you slept terribly in the back of your car last night  – you’ve been there.  You toss and turn endlessly in…

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David went to visit Basho and the rest of his friends while testing the @ortovox Zebru jacket. He says it's his new go-to for any cold day situation. Review coming soon! | 📸: @thegoatspath #Dirtbagdreams⁣
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  • Lindsay (@wanderlinds_) is always breaking out the ice tools and hunting ice. And as the newest member of the USA Ice Climbing Team, she's pretty used to the many different temperatures your body experiences in a day.  Let's just say, having her layers dialed is essential. ⁣
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So we sent her the Ortovox Piz Duleda jacket to test - a breathable layer with intelligent temperature management -  this jacket shines when you're working hard in the alpine. And Lindsay knows all about working hard in the alpine. ⁣
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  • Oh hey there 👋! I'm Jess, I'm on the marketing team here at Outdoor Prolink. I help run our social media, our gear review program and a bunch of other things. Nice to meet ya! ⁣
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I'm also dog mom to OPL dogs Jackson and Leelah, I love skiing, mountain biking, SUPing, hiking, gardening, eating popcorn and chocolate, and drinking beer. I'm absolutely the loudest person in the office, and when I laugh OR sneeze just about everyone in the building can hear me. ⁣
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