Kelly Bastone

Kelly BastoneOnce upon a time, contributor Kelly Bastone lived in the Big City of Denver, Colorado, where she visited the mountains as much as she could. Then she wised up and flipped the arrangement: Ten years ago, she moved to Steamboat Springs, where she skis (resort, skate, and backcountry), hikes, mountain bikes, fly-fishes--and occasionally ventures forth from her beautiful mountain valley to visit cities worldwide. A freelance writer, photographer, and Backpacker Magazine contributing editor, Bastone contributes to Sunset, Runner's World, 5280 (Denver's city magazine), Bicycling, National Parks, Mountain, and other publications.

Patagonia Debuts Mountain Bike Gear

July 12th, 2016 • BY

Everything this company touches seems to turn to gold—and now it’s trying its hand at mountain bike apparel. We test its debut pieces on the trail. When I heard that […]

Gear Crush: Velocio Lela Rose Zinnia Cycling Kit

August 31st, 2015 • BY

Usually, when you want to wear couture designed by Lela Rose, you shop the dress department at Nordstrom. There, her sweeping frocks and wedding gowns command thousands of dollars—making her […]

Gear: Stio Woolsey Jacket

February 5th, 2014 • BY

Don’t be fooled by its city-coat styling: The Stio Woolsey ($295) has plenty of mountain cred. It’s windproof, for starters, and that gust-blocking membrane proved its mettle on many frigid […]

Gear: G3 Cake Skis

January 25th, 2014 • BY

This Goldilocks ski hits the sweet spot: It’s light enough for backcountry touring, but plowy enough to deliver a giggle-good time on the downhill—making it just right for women who […]

Gear: Tecnica Cochise Women’s Ski Boot Review

November 25th, 2013 • BY

Even the burliest, most downhill-oriented ski boots now sport walk modes for off-piste functionality, and the women’s Tecnica Cochise ($399.95) ski boot is one of the best such options out […]