Shawnté Salabert

Contributing Writer

Shawnté Salabert is a California-based freelance writer interested in the connections between humans and the natural world. Her work has appeared in Adventure Journal, AFAR, Alpinist, Backpacker, The California Sunday Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Land+People, Outside, and SIERRA, among other outlets. She is the author of Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California. For more information, visit shawntesalabert.com.

Instagram: @shawntesalabert

Gear Reviews
Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Watch Review
Shawnté Salabert
Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Watch Review
Shawnté Salabert

Long-term, in-depth review of the Garmin Forerunner 55 running watch, as written by a smartwatch noob. Spoiler alert – the watch converted her from a technophobe to a believer!

Shawnté Salabert
Best Backpacking Pillows of 2023
Shawnté Salabert
Best Backpacking Pillows of 2023
Shawnté Salabert

Sleep better outdoors with top-rated pillows tailored for backpackers! Our testers found lightweight, compact, and durable options for every budget.

Shawnté Salabert
Gear Reviews
Backpacking the Santa Monica Mountains’ Backbone Trail
Shawnté Salabert
Backpacking the Santa Monica Mountains’ Backbone Trail
Shawnté Salabert

The 67-mile Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail in California is a winter-friendly hiking and backpacking destination. We demystify camping, logistics, water, trailheads and more.

Shawnté Salabert
Treeline Review Staffauthor