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Heidi Brunner

Paddler // Climber // Whitewater Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper // Sport Climber // Mountaineer // Road Biker // Skier

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  • Stomping Grounds:

    Play mostly in Costa Rica, Uintah and Wasatch Mountains, Southern and Central Utah, and Moab area.
  • Bio:

    "As for me, I am tormented by an everlasting itch for things remote." - Herman Melvile.

    Live to travel, camp, hike, bike, climb, paddle and... wait for it... shoot stuff.

    I road bike 5+ days a week. Bout 22-29 miles per ride.
    Camp/backpack/hike once a week.
    Climb a few times a month.
    Paddle whenever I get the chance. River-guided last season... now I don't get to raft or kayak nearly as much as I want.

    Sum up? I got me some wanderlust... :)

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Houston - we have a problem

Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket - Women's

May 7, 2009

Had a serious malfunction with this jacket. Awesome if you travel with it folded perfectly... not so awesome if you stuff it in the stashpocket. My friend had no issues with her jacket while backpacking through a VERY wet Ireland (she laid it out and folded it perfectly like a fragile cashmere sweater). I stuffed mine in the enclosed pocket and had a wet face and rain in my eyes constantly.
No matter how hard i tried to straighten out the bill, it was a doomed venture. That sucker got bent and did NOT want to straighten out again. Kinda defeats a lot of the purpose if you ask me.
Going to try to straighten the bill by heating it up with a blowdryer? I dunno - grasping straws here.
When not having bill issues - Great rain protection and fit true to size. Seemed to breathe well enough and vents well. Just don't stuff the jacket or you'll be sorry... sorry and wet.
(Got my jacket a few years ago, she got hers last year. I suppose there could be design differences - but when touching/comparing there were no significant differences between the two. Never had any problems with this jacket - but this is also the first time I've stuffed the jacket for any lengthy period of time).

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Riding

Riding

Castelli Onda SL Bike Jersey - Sleeveless - Women's

February 12, 2009

Great Jersey - runs small so size up. My favorite! It has a great fit and I absolutely love the fabric.

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Perfect sandal

Perfect sandal

Chaco Z/2 Unaweep Sandal - Women's

February 12, 2009

I have used my chaco's for years - river guiding, hiking, backpacking, etc... never been disappointed. Great to hike in and really good arch support. I wear an 8.5 and can wear either the 8 or the 9 comfortably and happily. I prefer Chaco's with a toe strap - makes me feel more secure when hiking.

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Ruffwear PFD

Ruffwear PFD

Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat

February 12, 2009

Using the size small for my shih-tzu's (around 9 pounds each). The flotation is so high on their backs that you have to adjust the collar piece a bit or they struggle to keep their heads out of the water (the back floats so high that it pushes the noses down a bit).
The best dog PFD that i've found so far, despite the little fit issues. Trying them out on some river trips this summer - we'll see how they do!

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Feels like buttah...

Feels like buttah...

Mountain Hardwear Butter Topper Hooded Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

February 12, 2009

Love this shirt... I wear it way more than I should. Seems to end up on my body every trip... and pretty much every day of the trip too. Flattering fit and ultra comfy and soft.

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Awesome Fit

Awesome Fit

prAna Convertible Pant - Women's

February 12, 2009

I absolutely love these prAna pants. They are exceptionally comfortable and a great length for a convertible. When I zip off the bottom of the pants they still look cool. Been climbing, hiking, and multi-day backpacking and haven't been let down yet. The cargo cut is cute- and the flap-pocket back makes for a good butt! They run a bit big for the size - but I liked the slight size up and kept them anyway - still really flattering.

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Chilly Coast of Baja

Chilly Coast of Baja

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Women's

February 12, 2009

I don't get why everybody's complaining about the fit. I think this is a great jacket. I've had it for several years and still can't find anything that I would want to replace it with. I'm 5'6 and 125 lbs - ordered a small. The arms were a bit puffy at first but after a couple times of wear the down shifted to the correct places.
We're both wearing the Mtn Hardware down jackets - and both use these as our primary cold weather jackets.

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Great Shirt

Horny Toad Zoe Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Horny Toad Zoe Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 14, 2009

Wore this shirt for 2 1/2 weeks of travel in Europe. The white stayed white and was easy to clean. Good fit with a long cut. I got a medium (I'm 5'6 and size 4) and could have done a small.
The stitching is picky and seems to unravel easily (???) but the shirt performed well enough that I would recommend it anyway.
Soft fabric. Relatively quick drying. Have worn it for tech and also with a scarf in the city. Versatile top.

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Not a fan

GoLite DriMove Silk Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's

GoLite DriMove Silk Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 May 14, 2009

Bought the go-light as a base layer. I got a medium (I'm 5'6 and size 4) and should have gotten a small.
Regardless of sizing - I wouldn't have kept the product. I got the shirt in white and it was incredibly see-through. To the point that it looks silly and limits the uses. I wanted a light-weight base layer - but it's so light it seems like slip-type-fabric.
I can't comment on performance - but the cut/fit/material alone made me unwilling to find out about performance.
Sticking to MHardware and Arc'teryx for quality design and function base layers.

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Disappointment

Sugoi ALine Tank - Women's

Sugoi ALine Tank - Women's

Rating for this product: 2 May 14, 2009

Bought the white in Small. I am 5'6 and a size 4, normal torso length. I had to lengthen the shoulder straps all the way and it still seemed to cut into my armpits from shoulder-strap-pull. The seam across the chest creates an odd profile and seemed to flatten and droop the chest (no bueno). It was a little short, despite the fully lengthened straps and rather loose around the stomach.
I have a North Face tank with a similar cut (back triangle cut-out as well) and it fits a million times better (The North Face Vaporwick Cami).
Fabric is good - but the cut/design kills it. Returned it.

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Great Sleeveless Jersey

Castelli Onda SL Bike Jersey - Sleeveless - Women's

Castelli Onda SL Bike Jersey - Sleeveless - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

I have this jersey in the black/white style. Cool look. I really like the fabric - my favorite sleeveless jersey over all my others. Good pockets, good fit, great fabric. Wore this for the Moab Century and it was perfect. Castelli always runs small so get a larger size. I normally wear small and I have to get medium's in Castelli.

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great cool weather tights

Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor Thermafleece Cycling Tight - Women's

Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor Thermafleece Cycling Tight - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

Very comfortable - first time out I rode 45 miles and really liked the tights. Kept me warm and had a good chamois - no problems. Fits true to size. I went a little bigger than normal in case I decided to double-layer on exceptionally cold days. I wear a small but bought the medium. The medium's are fine when worn alone or double-layered.

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Great Short

Pearl Izumi Symphony Ultrasensor Bike Short - Women's

Pearl Izumi Symphony Ultrasensor Bike Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

Rode on these shorts on summer. Never had chaffing or discomfort. Good padding - perfect for long-rides. Has a longer leg length than some others.

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My Favorite Shorts

Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Microsensor Bike Short - Women's

Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Microsensor Bike Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

I wore these all summer and loved them. The stitching is flattering and the leg is a little shorter than some others (nice for longer rides and raising the tan-line). Great chamois - never experienced discomfort. I am a size 4 and wear a small comfortably. Comfortable leg 'grips' - no pinching.

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It has become my STAPLE

Nuun Multi Flavor Nuun Tube - 4 Pack

Nuun Multi Flavor Nuun Tube - 4 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

Love these hydration tabs. I won't ride without them - and I'm finding myself using them at other times now as well (hiking, wandering around town, etc).
I don't do well with sugar - these tabs are NOT too sweet and have a good flavor. I love the citrus and the kona. They work very well - I seriously wouldn't consider riding without them now.

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Perfect fuel

Hammer Nutrition Complex Carbohydrate Energy Gel 12 Pack

Hammer Nutrition Complex Carbohydrate Energy Gel 12 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

This is the ONLY gel I've been able to find that tastes okay and doesn't contain a bunch of crappy sugar. Hammer gels have kept me from bonking on countless occasions. My favorite fuel - I really won't even consider doing any kind of lengthy ride without these gels. I love the Vanilla and can stomach the espresso if I need the extra kick of caffeine. GREAT energy.

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Looks really good

Pearl Izumi Pearl Original Sleeveless Bike Jersey - Women's

Pearl Izumi Pearl Original Sleeveless Bike Jersey - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 22, 2008

I'm not usually into 'girlie' stuff, but this top is really cute, and looks good out riding. Sleeveless is awesome, and I LOVE the extra long zipper. I don't have any other jerseys that unzip so far. Nice for cooling off.
It's pretty short - I had to go with a medium because the small looked funny and always showed my stomach. The medium wasn't too big though (even though I normally wear smalls). Good pockets - all around nice jersey for long rides on hot days. The long zipper has allowed me to unzip, drop if off my shoulders and wear is around my waist with just a sports bra when it was miserably hot out.

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Love it

Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft

Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft

Rating for this product: 5 August 22, 2008

I love this tent. Easy set up. I divide between two for packing and it's perfect. I like to keep my backpack in my tent with me, so you can't really fit more than two people with backpacks. Even without I wouldn't want to squish three. There's a plastic window on the fly over each door that allows you to see out - i REALLY love this feature. Not sure how it will hold up - seems strong - but you never know with plastic. Either way - i really like it. Nice to be able to glance out when you need to. Two big vestibules, and I love that there are 2 big doors as well. Tight design, doesn't blow and billow in higher winds. Included footprint and gearloft are a big plus. I obsessed and did a ton of research when picking my tent - I really think this is one of the best for price and design. I would recommend it.

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GREAT shirt

Arc'teryx Ether Crew Long-Sleeve - Women's

Arc'teryx Ether Crew Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 22, 2008

Love the fabric. Can be used as a baselayer when it's cool, but I've also used it quite a bit in the summer. Great shape. Fits well. Flattering cut. I have it in two different colors and whenever I've gone climbing, hiking, camping... it seems to always be the shirt that comes with me. Come to think of it - it's showing up in way too many pictures lately. I should probably leave it home one of these times.

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My Favorite Old Standby

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 22, 2008

I've had this jacket since 2003. Nothing else has been good enough to replace it. It has held up well - no tears or down leakage to speak of. I think the cut is great and I have no problem with arms or length being too short. I'm 5'6 and wear a small. Initially the arms are a little short because there's down under your arm pits that puffs the sleeves up, but over a little time, it shifts a little to the right places (never compromising warmth though), and the arms are the perfect length. I've worn this jacket in the really cold temps and been toasty - and I also wear it in spring and fall, summer camping evenings, and feel like it works well in cold as well as just a little chilly. It is NOT a long coat - which is great for climbing, backpacking, etc. I also wear it as my city coat and don't get cold - unless I'm low-riding and showing some skin - and that's my own dang fault. The shorter cut is flattering though. I wouldn't want it any longer.

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