Sasha Brown
Title: Writer & Gear Tester
Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
I've spent my life playing in the mountains, and my husband Brian and I have chose to spend our lives exploring as much as possible. Our adventures require gear, and we are often in harsh—though beautiful—locations, so gear testing felt like a natural fit.
In 2012, I was selected as a Trail Ambassador for The North Face in Canada. In that role, I tested TNF trail running gear and wrote about it for Canadian Trail Running. My relationship with Switchback Travel started a few years later, after I discovered their great beta on trails on Norway’s Lofoten Islands. My husband and I started testing gear for Switchback shortly after that, and the rest is history.
Last Updated: November 1, 2018
“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
Trail running shoes are a dime a dozen these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy finding a design that’s equally at home on quick door-to-trail runs as it is during ultra-distance pursuits. Enter Salomon’s Sense Ride 5, a do-it-all option that can...
Last Updated: January 24, 2022
Salomon’s Quest 4 has been one of the most capable backpacking boots on the market for years running, and the latest version carries the torch. I took the women’s version of the boots on a demanding...
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
Nemo is a consistent leader in the backpacking and ultralight tent spaces, with their Hornet Elite Osmo 2P slotting in as an excellent choice for fastpackers and other weight-conscious minimalists. For just over 2 pounds, the Hornet Elite provides...
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