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.

Accoutrement: K2 Sidekick Backcountry Ski

January 19th, 2013 • BY

If you prefer untamed snow over buffed groomers, here’s your daily driver: The K2 SideKick ($880) floats effortlessly through powder, zippers through tight trees and chutes, and delivers enough edge […]

Marmot Ashley Cord Skirt

October 30th, 2012 • BY

Here’s a paradox for you: Sometimes, snowy days call for a skirt, not pants. That’s because slushy sidewalks and snow banks have a way of soaking your cuffs—and only constricting […]

OTBT Rhinelander Bootie

October 17th, 2012 • BY

Here’s a pair of heels built for travel. Really. Every time we load our luggage, we face this dilemma: Bring the cute, sassy shoes with a one-hour comfort lifespan, or […]

Girls on Film

September 17th, 2012 • BY

Annelise Loevlie’s got good ideas. In 2005 she co-founded Icelantic skis, which combines sensational graphic design with top-shelf craftsmanship to create some of the coolest, funnest boards you can buy. […]