La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Review
I had been planning to try the Ultra Raptor 3 since it launched at the beginning of this year. Yet here we are in August, and I am only now sitting down to write the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3…
Livia Moreanu
Livia is a marketing director by day, but her passion comes alive on the trail. She discovered hiking in her late twenties and it completely changed her life. From forest walks around Bucharest to mountain treks across Europe and Asia, Livia loves exploring accessible trails and testing gear. She’s passionate about proving that outdoor adventures aren’t just for extreme athletes but for anyone willing to lace up their boots and start walking.
Teva Hurricane XLT3 Review: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
The Teva Hurricane XLT3 arrived in 2025 as the successor to a longtime favorite, and it had plenty to live up to. For years, the Teva Hurricane XLT2 had been the affordable, nimble water sandal people bought without a second…
HOKA Challenger 8 Review
HOKA released the Challenger 8 in autumn 2025, another turn of a series that has long been one of its most popular door-to-trail shoes. This version brought more cushion and a roomier forefoot, raised the drop from the 7, and…
Nike Wildhorse 10 Review: Rugged or Not? (2026)
Early this June, the team headed to the Bulgarian mountains for a two-day hut-to-hut hike. I had just bought the Nike Wildhorse 10, so it felt like the right time to put them to the test. I’m moving up from…
Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid Review (2026 Test Results)
The Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid is sold as a “door-to-trail” boot: light enough to feel like a shoe, but with a mid cuff and a GORE-TEX lining for when the trail gets wet. That promise is exactly the kind…
Altra Experience Wild 3 Review (Best Road-to-Trail?)
The Altra Experience Wild 3 is built as a road-to-trail crossover, but I wanted to see how it held up when the trail turned more technical and doubled as a lightweight day-hiking shoe. So I put that to the test…
13 Best Hiking Boots for Women in 2026 (Trail-Tested)
Throughout the years, I’ve invested a lot of time in finding the ideal hiking boots that match my personal style. I’ve experimented with a range of options—from traditional leather to lighter, modern alternatives—in search of the perfect mix of comfort,…
KEEN Targhee IV Mid Review | No More Sole Separation?
The KEEN Targhee IV Mid is built as a do-it-all hiking boot, and KEEN has spent two decades telling people the Targhee will outlast everything else in the rack. I wanted to find out where that holds and where it…
7 Best Snowshoes For Winter Hiking & Mountaineering
A good pair of snowshoes keeps you on top of the snow instead of punching through it with every step. Simple concept, but the difference between a snowshoe that suits your terrain and one that doesn’t can end a day…