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The Best Rain Boots for Women
By Brooke Hess ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ Updated October 21, 2026 Soggy feet can ruin your day, whether you're taking the dog out for a morning stroll or braving the marshes to do some bird watching. Reliable, waterproof rain boots can keep your feet dry and happy, and some can even look fun and stylish while doing it. The is the best rain boot for most women.
The Best Sun Protection Shirts of 2026
We tested dozens of sun shirts to provide you with the best advice for picking out the best possible sun shirt for your lifestyle. By Maggie Nichols ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ Updated February 3, 2026 Contributions From: Justin Simoni & Brooke Hess If you're tired of reapplying sunscreen every two hours (or just forgetful), a sun shirt is an incredibly effective and easy way to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
You’ll Find the World’s Best Freestyle Pros in This River Town
Created In Partnership With Columbus, Georgia Whitewater was the last thing on my mind when I first heard of Columbus, Georgia. The southeastern United States isn’t typically known for its whitewater. The first day I paddled the Chattahoochee River, I was blown away by the quality of the kayaking. Big waves, warm water and friendly people defined the Columbus experience for me, and I’ve been yearning to go back ever since.
Top Five Up-And-Coming Whitewater Athletes You Should Be Watching
The pace of progression for young kayakers is skyrocketing. Thanks to programs like Keeners, Yaku Churi, World Class Kayak Academy and Paddle Tribal Waters, a new generation of whitewater athletes is emerging with next-level skills. Keep an eye on these five up-and-coming whitewater kayakers, 18 years old and under, as they continue to hone their skills.
Blundstone Thermal Chelsea - Women's Review
Price: $245 List Manufacturer: Blundstone By Brooke Hess ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ October 21, 2026 75 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #4 of 15 Weather Protection - 25% 6.0 Comfort - 25% 8.0 Traction - 20% 5.0 Wearability - 15% 10.0 Durability - 15% 10.0 Our Verdict The Blundstone Thermal Chelsea is the definition of a do-it-all boot. They will keep your feet 100% dry while walking through puddles and on muddy trails.
Inside India’s First All-Female Kayaking Revolution
In April 2023, eight women launched their kayaks into the icy waters of the Himalayan Ganga River. Led by India’s top female kayaker, Naina Adhikari, it was the first all-female kayaking expedition of the river. Over three nights and countless rapids, a movement was born: Ganga Girls. Inside India’s first all-female kayaking revolution Three years prior, I received an Instagram message from Adhikari. I knew of her as “that kayaker girl from India,” but we had never met.
Sanuk Yoga Mat II Review
Price: $35 List Manufacturer: Sanuk By Brooke Hess ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ July 31, 2025 63 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #12 of 18 Comfort - 35% 9.0 Stability - 25% 3.0 Versatility - 20% 5.0 Style - 20% 7.0 Our Verdict This flip flop is an inexpensive, lightweight option that doesn't sacrifice comfort or performance. It's a budget-friendly choice that keeps your feet happy all day, making it perfect for everything from casual outings to post-workout recovery.
OOFOS OOriginal - Women's Review
Price: $70 List Manufacturer: OOFOS By Brooke Hess ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ July 31, 2025 68 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #7 of 19 Comfort - 30% 10.0 Support - 25% 8.5 Versatility - 20% 4.5 Style - 15% 2.0 Traction - 10% 5.0 Our Verdict The OOFOS Ooriginal flip flop may not win any style awards, but it more than makes up for it with performance and comfort. Its pillow-like cushioning delivers exceptional comfort that's ideal for recovery or all-day wear.
Bogs Neo-Classic Tall - Women's Review
Price: $140 List Manufacturer: Bogs By Brooke Hess ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ June 5, 2025 75 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #3 of 16 Weather Protection - 30% 8.0 Comfort - 25% 7.0 Traction - 20% 7.0 Warmth - 15% 10.0 Style - 10% 4.0 Our Verdict The Bogs Neo Classic is one of our favorites for cold weather, and for good reason. This boot is a heavy hitter for cold-weather enthusiasts.
Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall - Women's Review
Price: $190 List Manufacturer: Hunter By Brooke Hess ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ October 21, 2026 64 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #11 of 15 Weather Protection - 25% 10.0 Comfort - 25% 3.0 Traction - 20% 5.0 Wearability - 15% 4.0 Durability - 15% 10.0 Our Verdict The Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall is a classic style that we would be remiss to leave out of our testing lineup. This solid rubber boot protects up to the knee and has a stylish look that works in urban settings.
Key Northern California highway closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were made impassable by blowing snow piling up in lanes, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
A massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that a meteorologist termed “as bad as it gets” howled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, closing a long stretch of Interstate 80 in Northern California, forcing ski resorts to shut down, and leaving thousands of homes without power.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
Hudson, NY (12534) Today Periods of rain. High 48F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.. Light rain early. Then becoming foggy. Low 44F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday, but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for the Northern California mountains. A long stretch of Interstate 80 from west of Lake Tahoe over Donner Summit to the Nevada state line finally reopened to all but big rigs late Monday morning, but chains or snow tires were required, the California Highway Patrol's Truckee office said.
A massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) - A powerful blizzard that a meteorologist termed "as bad as it gets" howled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, closing a long stretch of Interstate 80 in Northern California, forcing ski resorts to shut down, and leaving thousands of homes without power.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday, but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for the Northern California mountains. A long stretch of Interstate 80 from west of Lake Tahoe over Donner Summit to the Nevada state line finally reopened to all but big rigs late Monday morning, but chains or snow tires were required, the California Highway Patrol's Truckee office said.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday, but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for the Northern California mountains. A long stretch of Interstate 80 from west of Lake Tahoe over Donner Summit to the Nevada state line finally reopened to all but big rigs late Monday morning, but chains or snow tires were required, the California Highway Patrol’s Truckee office said.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday, but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for the Northern California mountains. A long stretch of Interstate 80 from west of Lake Tahoe to the Nevada state line was still shut down early Monday, according to California Department of Transportation, known as Caltrans. Closures or chain requirements also affected other highways.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
By BROOKE HESS and CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. - A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California but even more snow expected
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More mountain snow expected even as blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More snow is on the way without much of a break for the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Keep the shovels handy: a powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada mountains was expected to wane Sunday, but more heavy snow is on the way. The National Weather Service said conditions would improve as winds weakened Sunday, but precipitation would quickly return, with heavy snow in some areas and rainfall in others.
Blizzard moves out of Northern California, but more snow is on the way
A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
'Extreme' Tahoe blizzard causes I-80, ski resorts to close
By Brooke Hess and Christopher Weber Published March 4, 2024 5:32AM Blizzard conditions continue in the Sierra, CHP issues travel warning Travel warnings have been issued as snow dumps on the Sierra. TRUCKEE, Calif. - A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More snow is on the way without much of a break for the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Keep the shovels handy: a powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada mountains was expected to wane Sunday, but more heavy snow is on the way. The National Weather Service said conditions would improve as winds weakened Sunday, but precipitation would quickly return, with heavy snow in some areas and rainfall in others.
Key Northern California highway closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were made impassable by blowing snow piling up in lanes, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Blizzard forces closure of roads
TRUCKEE, Calif. -- A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were made impassable by blowing snow piling up in lanes, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Key Northern California highway closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. -- A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were made impassable by blowing snow piling up in lanes, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said.
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said. kAm%96 rw! @77:46 :? $@FE9 {2<6 %29@6 H2C?65 >@E@C:DED E92E E:C6 492:?D 7@C :>AC@G65 EC24E:@? 2C6 C6BF:C65 @?
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