Janae joined Active Gear Review's team upon her recent move back to Colorado. She is passionate about physical health and always up for a new activity! She has sought mountain adventure in numerous countries, including Argentina and Chile’s Patagonia and the Peruvian Andes. However, she feels at home in the Colorado Rockies. Her recent activities include distance running, hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding and yoga.
The Greenlayer Evolution Half-Zip is a light weight, half zip down from Greenlayer is made from 100% recycled polyester interlock. It’s a comfortable, breathable piece that works well as both a single layer and top layer for running in cooler weather. The silky softness of the material and soft seems help prevent chaffing. Ventilation mesh [...]
The Mizuno Wave Ascend held true to its claim to be built for the mild over-pronator who requires a combination of cushioning and stability. After 5 weeks of 3-4 times a week wear on a variety of terrain, the Mizuno Wave Ascend held up nicely with only slight wear. The AIRmesh uppers only adds to [...]
The Mizuno Wave Cabrakan was an excellent shoe to test with the anticipation cooler weather right around the corner. When first stepping into the Cabrakan, the arch support and cushion were prominent. The shoe was immediately taken out to tackle the trails in Colorado high country. I was immediately impressed with the beathability of [...]
Salomon’s Vibrant Jacket is an attractively styled and remarkably fitted piece of skiwear. The Vibrant Jacket is made using Salomon’s own climaPro Softshell fabric and features actiLOFT insulation and a subtle overall pattern. Its climate management and ease of movement gave its testers warm and comfortable days on the slopes with temperatures varying from the [...]
