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Mary Beth Skylis

Denver
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, Yahoo Life, Allergy - European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Business Insider, Color Research & Application, Journal of Environmental Quality, Nature, The Telegraph, Yahoo News Malaysia and
Mary Beth is a freelance writer with a specialization in the outdoors.

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Mary Beth (she/her) is an experienced media professional with a background in outdoor and travel content. She dedicates her time to inspiring, educating, and motivating adventurers from around the globe through storytelling. Mary Beth currently works as a columnist for Backpacker Magazine. She also makes regular contributions to publications like Outside Magazine, Climbing Magazine, Trail Runner, Women's Health, 5280, ParkinsonsDisease.Net, and Parkinsons News Today. Currently based in Allenspa…

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We tested the Oboz Bridger Mid hiking boots on dirt, high-alpine scree, and in spring mud in Colorado—here’s how they performed.

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By Mary Beth Skylis
| Treeline Review
Our Verdict A good pair of hiking boots should fit like a sleeve but limit movement around the ankle to prevent trail injuries. At the same time, your feet should have room to breathe and splay, bending in the places that allow you to comfortably navigate trails. The Oboz Bridger Mid Waterproof hiking boots manage to fill these two demands at every turn. While many hiking boots these days adopt a minimalistic design that favors a lighter, and a flexible construction, they often forfeit longevity.
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5 common misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease

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By Mary Beth Skylis
| Parkinson's News Today
Before my dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2013, my understanding of the disease was limited. I knew someone from church who had it, mainly because their tremors made it extremely visible. But I knew little about the disease’s nuances, such as who is most likely to be diagnosed with it, how people experience it differently, and how its treatment isn’t simple. Based on my experience over the years, the following are five common misconceptions about Parkinson’s that I’ve encountered: 1.
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX Hiking Boots Review

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By Mary Beth Skylis
| Treeline Review
Our Verdict When the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor boots came out in 2010, they turned a lot of heads. The earliest model introduced a shoe that was inspired by a technical trail running shoe–a concept that was relatively new to the market at the time. The third iteration of the boot, released in spring of 2026, builds on the boot’s existing strengths by providing a wider base, more durable mesh, deeper lugs, and a refined midsole to offer better shock absorption.
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