About Stephanie Nitsch

Stephanie Nitsch is an outdoor writer with roots in the Pacific Northwest but calls Utah home. Stephanie writes adventure stories, gear reviews and profiles for the likes of ESPN, Bike, Snowboard Canada, Utah Adventure Journal and more.

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The Forgotten Cotton: AYG 365 First Layers

AYG 365 Women's V-neck t-shirt

In an earlier gear review, I proclaimed my love for cotton. Yes, it’s a terrible material when you’re active or adventuring in the outdoors, but cotton is ridiculously comfortable. And you can’t argue with being comfortable when you’re often pushing … Continue reading


I-Like Horny Toad’s I-Glove

Horny Toad I-Glove

‘Tis the season for spring weather and fewer layers of clothing, but winter hasn’t totally disappeared from our lives yet. Just this past weekend, I opted to ditch the snowy mountain town in favor of the first camping trip of … Continue reading


Talus Outdoor Technologies - ColdAvenger Pro

A Toast to Innate’s Trad Flask

Innate Trad Flask

Spirits, particularly whiskey, are universally supported on most, if not all, outdoor adventures. In the winter, you may find a celebration nip atop a summit or a swallow of tingling warmth when battling cold temperatures. And when it’s time to … Continue reading


Gear Review: Moving Comfort Mobility 1/2 Zip Shirt

Moving Comfort Mobility Half Zip long sleeve shirt

Winter in Utah has been off to an odd start. Where slopes should be blanketed in a growing snowpack, there are acres of dirt and grass. Stretches of subzero temperatures have been scattered between warm dry spells. As many kayaks … Continue reading