Our Fearless Gear Testers

Meet our tireless testers, on the hunt for gear that gets the job done!

	Karina Evertsen Karina, a.k.a KBOMB, is our ever daring gear editor here at Women's Adventure. She subjects herself to countless bruises, bumps, scrapes, and scars in pursuit of putting gear to the ultimate test. She loves any sport that requires a helmet and gets giddy at the site of fresh snow. She is willing to do anything in the name of fun and takes every opportunity to learn something new. She is at her best when her loyal sidekicks Hank and Bella are wagging their tails beside her. She is the kind of gal that will go the extra mile and back just to see the scenery. Her next sport: surfing, her next trip: Costa Rica, her passion: doing what she loves, her mission: to make a difference.
	Corrynn Cochran Corrynn is the trusty assistant in the gear department at Women's Adventure. As a Western Montana Native, mountains are her most favorite place. She is a self proclaimed river rat spending every chance she gets rafting the Clark Fork River. She is an accomplished rock skipper, an aspiring kayaker, and can swim in an ice cold creek longer than anyone she's ever met. She looks for any reason to take a road trip, loves to bike up hill, and would do just about anything for chocolate. Her next sport: rock climbing, her next trip: Slot Canyons, her passion: photography, her mission: explore the planet.
	Michelle Theall When it comes to Michelle the sky is the limit. She's been known to sing in coffee houses, hike among grizzly bears, and ride in the Goodyear blimp. She says ya'll in a way that just might convince you she's the sweetest Texan you've ever met. If she's not backpacking, hiking, climbing, or running up a mountain, chances are she's snowboarding down. If that weren't enough she can shoot hoops like it's nobody's business. Next Sport: Sandboarding, Next Trip Manitoba, Canada, Passion: Life, Family, Friends Mission: Live life to the fullest.
	Joanna Laubscher When Joanna isn't swimming, biking, and running to prepare for her next half ironman she is taking it easy under the stars. She will do anything just to be outside. If she has a camera in her hand it is even better. Simplicity and spontaneity drive her happiness. If that weren't enough, she grew up competing in Irish step dancing and can do a mean jig! Next Sport: Rock Climbing, Next trip: Denmark, Passion: Travelling, Mission: To see the world.
	Tonya Riggs If you look up the definition of fearless you may find an image of Tonya Riggs atop the summit of Mount Everest. If not, look up determination, inspiration, or just plain guts. She is one of only 20 U.S. women to reach the summit, and she may be the only one to fall in love and soon marry a man she met on Everest. Whether it be a mountain, a rock, or a frozen waterfall, chances are she can climb it. If her feet are ever planted firmly on the ground, she is striking a pose in yoga or running a trail. One place you won't find her is at a karaoke bar -- she can't sing worth a lick! Next Sport: Barefoot on a beach, Next trip: Annapurna, Passion: High Altitude, Mission: To Inspire and empower women everywhere.
	Cindy Gagnon Introducing Cindy the Unstoppable! She is an avid triathlete, a nine time Ironman finisher, and with a handful of Himalayan peaks under her belt, an accomplished mountaineer. As if that weren't enough she cycles, trail runs, and rock climbs on a daily basis. When the snow flies you will find her tele skiing like a madwoman through mogul fields or leading ski trips in the back country. She is an instructor for the Colorado Mountain Club teaching mountaineering skills and telemark skiing. In her down time, yes, she has some, she can often be found baking her world renowned chocolate chip cookies. One place you won't find her is in a pair of high heels. She doesn't own a single pair! Next Trip: Cycling in Oregon and Washington. Passion: Sharing her passions for the outdoors through teaching. Mission: To live life to the fullest while leaving the world a better place.
	Lynne Boyle Meet Lynne our irreplaceable office manager and master of organization. She loves walking, hiking, backpacking and camping. In fact she has covered the better part of the West doing just that. When she doesn't have a pack on her back she can be found cross-country skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling. Her dog Sirius never lets her out of his sight and can sing "I love you" in the highest of howls. Let's just put it this way, she keeps treats in her desk! Next Sport: Zip Lining, Next Trip: Hawaii, Passion: Being a Mother, Mission: To Always be Active.
	Susan Hayse If it's got wheels, Susan wants to ride it. A latecomer to outdoor pursuits, Susan is proof that you can learn a new sport, and get good at it, at any age. After a friend talked her into trying a Danskin Triathlon at 45, she never looked back and is a confirmed "roadie" cyclist and daily commuter. When Susan isn't rolling along, she is tinkering with her bikes and wouldn't know what to do if she didn't have grease under her nails. Next Sport: Paddling, Next trip: A river somewhere in France, Passion: Being outside every day, Mission: Peace.