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Arc'teryx Delta LT Hoody Review
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Arc’teryx Delta LT Hoody Review

by Paulina Dao March 20, 2020
written by Paulina Dao
Photo: Halfway Anywhere

For Spring 2019, Arc’teryx launched the much awaited (by me) Delta LT Hoody. I’ve been dreaming of the hooded version for years, since I first got the Delta LT Jacket. Here’s how the Arc’teryx Delta LT Hoody held up for the last year.

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Marine Layer ReSpun Sherpa Corbet Review
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Marine Layer ReSpun Sherpa Corbet Review

by Paulina Dao March 17, 2020
written by Paulina Dao
Marine Layer ReSpun Sherpa Corbet Review

For cold winter days, or social distancing on the couch, the Marine Layer ReSpun Sherpa Corbet is here to keep you cozier than ever.

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Best Boulders in the Buttermilks, Bishop, CA
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The Best Beginner Boulders in the Buttermilks, Bishop, CA

by Paulina Dao March 2, 2020
written by Paulina Dao
The Best Beginner Boulders in the Buttermilks

If you’re a climber and you don’t visit Payahüünadü (Bishop), do you really even climb? Located in the high desert between the Sierra and the White Mountains, Bishop is a world-class climbing destination with a little bit of something for everyone: bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, and more. Bishop has some of the best bouldering in the country, and possibly the world: the Buttermilks. The rock is sharp. The feet are glassy. The views are unbeatable. Take any newer climber here and they’ll definitely be shut down on the technical climbing that the Milks require. To make their lives easier, here’s a guide to the best beginner boulders in the Buttermilks.

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Arc'teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review
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Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review

by Paulina Dao February 26, 2020
written by Paulina Dao
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review

Revamped for Spring 2020 is the Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket. I’m a die-hard Atom LT hoody fan, which is a burly workhorse of a jacket. I managed to get my hands on an early sample of the Nuclei FL late last summer, so we’ve been playing together for the last 6 months. Here’s how the Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket fared.

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Staying at the Redwoods in Yosemite
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Staying at the Redwoods in Yosemite

by Paulina Dao February 24, 2020
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Stay at the Redwoods in Yosemite Review

When it comes to places to stay in Yosemite, there’s no shortage of options. Availability, however, is a different ball game. If your options in Yosemite Valley are booked up, look no further than the Redwoods in Yosemite to host your stay.

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  • About
    • About Paulina
    • Why Don’t They Look Like Me? The Diversity Dilemma in Outdoor Media
    • Contact Me
  • Climbing
    • Bouldering at Castle Hill, New Zealand
    • Bouldering at the Jardines, Queenstown, New Zealand
    • The Best Beginner Boulders in the Buttermilks, Bishop, CA
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Travel
  • Destinations
    • California
    • Iceland
    • Idaho
    • Washington
    • Utah
    • Greece
    • New Zealand
    • Norway
  • Gear Reviews
    • How to Build Out a Subaru Outback Without Any Building
  • Work With Me!