Jenny Abegg

Jenny Abegg

Title: Senior Editor (Former)

Location: Leavenworth, WA

Expertise & Background

  • Topics of Expertise: Climbing, mountaineering, trail running, hiking and backpacking, backcountry skiing
  • Education: Masters in Education
  • Years of Writing: 9
  • Years of Gear Testing: 9
  • Certifications: PCGI certified Lead Guide
  • Club or Association Memberships: American Alpine Club, Access Fund, Austrian Alpine Club
  • Previous Publications: Climbing Magazine, Alpinist, Sidetracked, Adventure Journal, REI Co-op Journal


Why I Chose This Career

It feels like the other way around—this career chose me. I've always loved writing and have a fairly analytical brain, but my biggest fascination in life was with the mountains and the experiences I could have within them. Luckily, I get to combine the two!


How I Began My Career

Way back in the day, I was full-time rock climbing and living in my van and needed some extra cash to support my dirtbaggery. It made sense to write about the gear I was using and the life I was living! Fast forward almost a decade and I'm still doing just that, although my "house" got a little bigger and is no longer on wheels.

Recent Articles

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Gregory Facet 55 Backpack Review

Last Updated: May 9, 2022

One of the biggest names in packs, Gregory is well known for their comfortable and feature-rich designs, built to carry everything but the kitchen sink. But less is often more, especially for moving quickly...

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REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent Review

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

In an era of rampant inflation, REI’s in-house gear is just getting more affordable with the recent introduction of their new Trailmade collection. The Trailmade replaces the Passage as the Co-op’s entry-level, three-season backpacking tent, targeted...

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Osprey Eja 58 Backpack Review

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

A pack specialist through and through, Osprey is known for their fully featured and comfort-oriented designs for everything from day hiking to week-long backpacking trips. Many of their high-capacity haulers check in at well over 4 pounds with robust...

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Osprey Aura AG LT 65 Backpack Review

Last Updated: April 5, 2024

Osprey’s Aura AG 65 has long been one of our favorite women's backpacking packs, so we were excited to hear about the release of the streamlined LT (“lightweight”) version. With a thoughtfully pared-down feature set, the Aura AG LT 65 manages to be...