Mattie Schuler

Contributing Writer

Katie Brown on a winter run in her home mountains in Utah. Photo by Craig Lloyd.

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Mattie specializes in writing about outdoor adventures, gear, travel, fitness, health, and education/parenting, with more than 10 years of experience. Her areas of expertise include trail running, camping, backpacking, snowboarding, and hiking.

When she's not writing, she's an early childhood Forest School teacher in Boulder. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Psychology from the University of Missouri and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver.

If she’s not writing, teaching, or snowboarding, she’s probably running with her dog, Imogene.

Instagram: @mattieschuler

Website: https://mattieschuler.com/

Gear Reviews
Snowboard Protection Gear Guide: Essential Safety Equipment
Mattie Schuler
Snowboard Protection Gear Guide: Essential Safety Equipment
Mattie Schuler

Complete guide to snowboard protection gear—back protectors, knee pads, crash pants, and essential safety equipment for riders of all levels.

Mattie Schuler
The Ultimate Guide to Ski Accessories You Need for 2025
Stasia Stockwell
The Ultimate Guide to Ski Accessories You Need for 2025
Stasia Stockwell

Discover your essential ski accessories, from helmets to tech gadgets. Get tips on gear selection, maintenance, and maximizing your time on the slopes.

Stasia Stockwell
Outdoor Items for an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Treeline Review Staff
Outdoor Items for an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Treeline Review Staff

How to build an emergency preparedness and disaster survival kit from outdoor gear items you already have. Plan and prepare with this supply list from the Red Cross and FEMA

Treeline Review Staff
Winter Camping Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell
Winter Camping Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell

Embark on a snowy adventure with our comprehensive guide to winter camping gear. Discover tips for staying warm and healthy in the winter backcountry.

Stasia Stockwell
What to wear running in the rain: Essential gear for wet-weather runs
Becca Downs
What to wear running in the rain: Essential gear for wet-weather runs
Becca Downs

What to wear when running in the rain including a gear checklist–including what we've tested, reviewed, and found to be the best gear for running in the rain

Becca Downs
Hiking with dogs 101: The essential gear you need
Sara Kruglinski
Hiking with dogs 101: The essential gear you need
Sara Kruglinski

Stay safe, stay happy, and stay prepared with our comprehensive list of dog hiking gear--including dog gear and human gear.

Sara Kruglinski
What to Wear Skiing: A Beginner's Guide to Ski Clothing
Stasia Stockwell
What to Wear Skiing: A Beginner's Guide to Ski Clothing
Stasia Stockwell

A beginner’s guide to what to wear skiing at the resort. Ski clothing checklist: ski jacket, ski pants, base layer, mid layer, gloves, helmet, goggles and socks

Stasia Stockwell
Best Reflective Gear for Running in the Dark
Becca Downs
Best Reflective Gear for Running in the Dark
Becca Downs

If you have to squeeze in your runs before daybreak or after sunset, or just prefer to run in the dark, stay safe and visible with reflective running gear.

Becca Downs
Dog Camping Essentials: What to Pack for a Safe and Fun Trip
Sara Kruglinski
Dog Camping Essentials: What to Pack for a Safe and Fun Trip
Sara Kruglinski

Make camping with your dog easier and safer with this checklist of must-have gear for transport, hiking, feeding, and sleeping in a tent.

Sara Kruglinski
Fly fishing accessories: Must-have tools for every angler
Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz
Fly fishing accessories: Must-have tools for every angler
Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz

A checklist and description of essential fly fishing gear beyond the rod and reel. Build your own fly fishing kit with tools for beginner to advanced anglers.

Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz
Mountain Bike Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell
Mountain Bike Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell

Gear list for mountain bikers including the best MTB accessories and mountain bike clothing—from safety equipment to repair and maintenance.

Stasia Stockwell
Backcountry Road Travel: Recovery and Emergency Kit List
Naomi Hudetz
Backcountry Road Travel: Recovery and Emergency Kit List
Naomi Hudetz

From tire blowouts to dead batteries, learn what gear you need in your car to survive backcountry road emergencies when help is hours away.

Naomi Hudetz
Camping gear checklist: Your guide to a well-prepared camping trip
Erica Zazo
Camping gear checklist: Your guide to a well-prepared camping trip
Erica Zazo

Our comprehensive camping gear checklist to ensure you have everything you need for your campsite—whether overnighting in an established campground or dispersed camping.

Erica Zazo
Camp kitchen essentials checklist: Reliable gear for campsite cooking
Josette Deschambeault
Camp kitchen essentials checklist: Reliable gear for campsite cooking
Josette Deschambeault

Complete checklist for group cooking while camping including grills, fire pits, coolers, cookware and utensils, gear storage boxes, spices, non-perishable food, and more.

Josette Deschambeault
What to wear hiking in summer: Essential gear for hot-weather hikes
Arlette Laan
What to wear hiking in summer: Essential gear for hot-weather hikes
Arlette Laan

Stay safe on your summer hikes with the proper clothing, route planning, and summer hiking tips.

Arlette Laan
Essential Mountain Bike Accessories for Every Rider
Stasia Stockwell
Essential Mountain Bike Accessories for Every Rider
Stasia Stockwell

Upgrade your ride with the best MTB accessories, including trail tools, tech add-ons, storage, and comfort gear for mountain bikers.

Stasia Stockwell
Essential Hiking and Backpacking Accessories of 2025
Naomi Hudetz
Essential Hiking and Backpacking Accessories of 2025
Naomi Hudetz

We polled backpackers with 100,000 miles of combined backpacking experience to develop our list of essential backpacking accessories. From blister care to gear repair, here are the small items that make a big difference.

Naomi Hudetz
Ultralight Luxury Items for Thru-Hiking
Naomi Hudetz
Ultralight Luxury Items for Thru-Hiking
Naomi Hudetz

Make your next thru hike the best yet with ultralight accessories that will make your life so much easier with a minimal weight penalty.

Naomi Hudetz
Trail running gear list: Must-have gear for off-road runs
Katie Brown
Trail running gear list: Must-have gear for off-road runs
Katie Brown

An ultramarathoner and Fastest Known Time (FKT) record holder shares what to wear trail running, how to pack for a trail run, running tips, and a gear checklist—in this accessible guide that walks you step-by-step on what you need (and where you can save) on trail running gear

Katie Brown
What to Wear to Yosemite: Pack Smart For Your Trip to the Park
Duncan Cheung
What to Wear to Yosemite: Pack Smart For Your Trip to the Park
Duncan Cheung

A Yosemite mountain guide shares what to wear in Yosemite National Park including when hiking and camping. The weather in Yosemite changes. Here’s our packing list and clothing guide to stay comfortable no matter what.

Duncan Cheung
Best Running Accessories for 2025: Must-Haves for Every Runner
Becca Downs
Best Running Accessories for 2025: Must-Haves for Every Runner
Becca Downs

Explore the best running accessories to enhance your comfort, safety, and performance, including hydration, recovery, and must-have gear for every run.

Becca Downs
Best Kids' Snow Gear for Winter Fun: Gear Up Your Little Adventurers
Stasia Stockwell
Best Kids' Snow Gear for Winter Fun: Gear Up Your Little Adventurers
Stasia Stockwell

Discover essential kids' snow gear, from snow suits to snow boots. Keep your little ones warm, dry, and ready for winter fun with our top picks and tips.

Stasia Stockwell
Arizona Trail Gear List and Strategy
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
Arizona Trail Gear List and Strategy
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz

We hiked the 800 mile-long Arizona Trail 4 times to write this gear list and strategy. Tips and gear for hiking in the desert in spring and fall.

Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
Running gear for cold weather: Must-have essentials for winter runners
Stasia Stockwell
Running gear for cold weather: Must-have essentials for winter runners
Stasia Stockwell

Cold weather running gear is essential for comfortable winter running. We review men's and women's winter running gear to keep your running routine year-round.

Stasia Stockwell
What to wear winter hiking: Stay warm and dry on the trail
Arlette Laan
What to wear winter hiking: Stay warm and dry on the trail
Arlette Laan

Hiking season doesn't have to end in the fall! Stay warm and safe with proper layering and gear for winter hiking, and enjoy hiking year round.

Arlette Laan
What to wear cross country skiing: Tested gear for every trail condition
Stasia Stockwell
What to wear cross country skiing: Tested gear for every trail condition
Stasia Stockwell

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned skier, this comprehensive guide on what to wear cross-country skiing will ensure you're well-prepared.

Stasia Stockwell
Avalanche Gear Checklist: Be Prepared for the Backcountry
Stasia Stockwell
Avalanche Gear Checklist: Be Prepared for the Backcountry
Stasia Stockwell

It’s crucial to carry the right safety gear in the backcountry if you’re going into avalanche terrain, whether it's a casual snowshoe or to ski a big line.

Stasia Stockwell
Outfits and Gear for Hiking and Backpacking in the Fall
Liz Thomas
Outfits and Gear for Hiking and Backpacking in the Fall
Liz Thomas

What to wear and bring for backpacking and thru-hiking in fall. Gear essentials to keep you warm and dry, extending your hiking trips into the shoulder season.

Liz Thomas
Bike touring packing list: Must-have gear for multi-day trips
Brandon Lampley
Bike touring packing list: Must-have gear for multi-day trips
Brandon Lampley

We cycled for over a year to bring you our bike touring packing list. Here’s the best essential gear, accessories, and equipment for your next long bike ride. Biking across the country? We used this lightweight bike touring packing list for 10 months of overnight bike touring for touring bike accessories and essential bike touring gear.

Brandon Lampley
Urban Hike of NYC: What to Bring
Liz Thomas
Urban Hike of NYC: What to Bring
Liz Thomas

Treeline cofounder Liz Thomas urban hiked 220 miles in NYC through Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island over 9 days. Her trip highlighted the parks-playgrounds created by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land. This gear list shows what to carry for urban adventures through NYC..

Liz Thomas
How to Choose
52 Best Gifts for Snowboarders, tested on the slopes (2025)
Treeline Review Staff
52 Best Gifts for Snowboarders, tested on the slopes (2025)
Treeline Review Staff

We take the guesswork out of gifts for the snowboarder in your life. We test and review 52 snowboarding gear and this is what our snowboarding writers would like to give and receive.

Treeline Review Staff
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