Clothing

Gear

Accessories

Get Your Profile Dialed

Cathy Sonnenberg

Trail Runner // Snowboarder // Climber // Nordic Skier // Telemark Skier // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker // Backcountry Snowboarder // Mountain Biker // Road Biker // Snowshoer

Cathy Sonnenberg

  • Backcountry.com Employee Backcountry.com Employee

42 Reviews:

Helpful?
2 Yes | 2 No

0 Questions:

Helpful?
0 Yes | 0 No

0 Answers:

Helpful?
0 Yes | 0 No

0 Photos:

Helpful?
0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments:

Helpful?
0 Yes | 0 No

0 Gearlists:

Helpful?
0 Yes | 0 No

  • Stomping Grounds:

    Park City, UT

Flag

Un-Flag

Close

Something wrong with this profile?

Thanks for pointing it out. We'll take it down immediately and send it to our clean-up crew.

This profile was: (Optional)

Use your real name to add some legitimacy to your content. Real names mean real community, and real community means real knowledge. Gear Gurus who use their real names get bumped up 1.5x for each contribution - you deserve the credit. For more info check out the Help Center.

This is how you compare to all the other Gear Gurus on Backcountry.com. You earn one point for each list / review / question / answer / gear photo / comments / votes you contribute. You gain an extra point every time someone gives one of your contributions a thumbs up, but you lose a point for every thumbs down. Bonus: if you use your real name, your point total increases by 1.5x—you deserve credit for putting your neck on the line to make this community better. For more info, check out the Help Center.

Change me.

This is how you compare to the other Gear Gurus within a group of products. You earn one point for each of your list / reviews / questions / answers / photos / comments / votes. You gain an extra point every time someone gives one of your contributions a thumbs up (killer), but you lose a point for every thumbs down (filler). Bonus: if you use your real name, your point total increases by 1.5x-you deserve credit for putting your neck on the line to make this community better. For more info, check out the Help Center.

ProBar rocks!

ProBar Whole Berry Blend - Box of 12

ProBar Whole Berry Blend - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 4 September 28, 2009

These are so yummy! I love most of the probar flavors, but these have whole berries in them, like whole strawberries?! totally different than most all energy bars. They are a little heavy though. Great when you need a lot of energy and can't stomach anything big but know you need the calories.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

peanut butter goodness

Clifbar Mojo Bar - 12 Pack

Clifbar Mojo Bar - 12 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

yum, love the PB Pretzel!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

yummy

Clifbar Clif Shot Bloks - 18 Pack

Clifbar Clif Shot Bloks - 18 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

i like that these don't get sticky all over me like a gel or gu, and i can just have a little at a time for a steady energy stream and also easier on my stomach.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

love Keens!

KEEN Calistoga Elite Shoe - Women's

KEEN Calistoga Elite Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

I just love Keens! These are fun comfortable shoes. Dress up a little and still be comfortable!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

great look and fit

KEEN Winthrop Boot - Women's

KEEN Winthrop Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

I have pretty big calves and these fit me just great. I lvoe the zip up entry, so they are easy to get into. Sometimes I cant make it up my road, and these keep my feet warm and the snow out when I have to trek through a few feet of snow to get to my house, but they look cute too for hangin in town.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

does everything

Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor with Comfort Belt

Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor with Comfort Belt

Rating for this product: 4 September 28, 2009

much of the features of this watch are wasted on me, because I mostly jsut like to see distance and speed, but this is the first HR monitor watch that didnt' get ripped off in the first 20 minutes becuase the strap was much more comfortable than any of hte others I've tried. I found it to be pretty accurate with regards to distance , too and the watch itself is not gigantic.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

great Dakine pack

DAKINE Jewel Backpack - Women's - 1660cu in

DAKINE Jewel Backpack - Women's - 1660cu in

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

Love this pack, it has a lunch cooler pocket! okay, so it doens't keep your food super cold but it does all right. also has a great sunglass pocket on top, fleece lined so you don't scratch up your glasses! It has everything I need for school/work, included the laptop sleeve & padded back.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

A+++

Columbia Mountain Tech Top - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Columbia Mountain Tech Top - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

I got this shirt because it was so much chepaer than a lot of the other tech shirts, and i didn't expect to like it as much as I do. I was pleasantly surprised! It fits great, feels super light and keeps me very cool. It isn't clingy and doesn't have any of the wierd seaming that a lot of other shirts do and is nice and long. After a few washes it hasnt' shrunk up like a lot of my other tech tees do.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

nice

Icebreaker BodyFit200 Oasis Crewe-Fleur - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Icebreaker BodyFit200 Oasis Crewe-Fleur - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 September 28, 2009

i love icebreaker! you could use this as a first layer or just wear it out on the town, it could be dressed up a bit. Great next to skin feel, and it's nice and long so it will tuck in under your snow pants or cover the tops of your jeans.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

flattering fit

Horny Toad Chipotle Skirt - Women's

Horny Toad Chipotle Skirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

really flattering seaming on this skirt. is a heavy gauge material, making it great for winter with a pair of boots or tights.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

very cool

Burton Emboss Wallet - Women's

Burton Emboss Wallet - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 September 28, 2009

got this in black, and I really like it but it's a little bigger/thicker than I would like. I still like it though!! great pockets, nice embossed cover. not quite checkbook size.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

quality and versatility

Icebreaker BodyFit200 Chakra 1/4 Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Icebreaker BodyFit200 Chakra 1/4 Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

this shirt is a staple for me. I now have 3. I love it for running, I can just tie it on my waist once i heat up and it is super lightweight. the 1/4 zip is great for dumping heat when i start to warm up. great for those cool early morning runs

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

style-y and comfortable

prAna Emma Skirt - Women's

prAna Emma Skirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

love the eco-cotton, and also the comfy wide, fold up or down waistband. I'm short, 5'3" 115, and XS fits great, a small would also probably work too though. Hits at about knee level on me.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

love it

Burton Premier Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Burton Premier Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 28, 2009

Just got this sweatshirt and love the fit! It's a little bit long wchih I love, and has a soft furry lining. the lining isn't in the sleeve so it doesn't stick to your shirt when you try to put it on and it also makes it fit better. Quality!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

keep on runnin'

Sole Dean Karnazes Signature Edition Footbed

Sole Dean Karnazes Signature Edition Footbed

Rating for this product: 5 June 6, 2009

these are the best...my shoes just work better when I have them and my feet are much happier. You can heat mold them to your feet!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

nice but hard to squeeze

CamelBak Podium Water Bottle - 24oz

CamelBak Podium Water Bottle - 24oz

Rating for this product: 3 June 6, 2009

it's a little tough to use this when you are 50 miles in to your road ride, gasping for water, and don't have the strength in your hands to get water out. Gravity doesn't do it with this bottle, you gotta squeeze. I like the fact that you can leave the top open without it spilling.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

improved on an old favorite

Nalgene Narrow Mouth Tritan Bottle - 32oz

Nalgene Narrow Mouth Tritan Bottle - 32oz

Rating for this product: 5 June 6, 2009

I got rid of my old nalgenes after hte big BPA scare, but really missed the ease of use of the nalgene...the stainless ones just dont' do it for me...I'm constantly forgetting them in my car and then it freezes and the bottle gets all mangled. So I'm glad to see nalgenes come back without the BPA....The narrow mouth on these makes it so much easier to drink without getting a face full of water.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

works great

CamelBak Hydration Pack Cleaning Kit

CamelBak Hydration Pack Cleaning Kit

Rating for this product: 5 June 6, 2009

if you have a camelbak, or any similar hydration system, you just have to have one of these or you will never get that nasty stuff ouf of the drinking tube! rinse well after use or you get a funky taste for a little while after.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Nice socks

Backcountry.com Cocona Trail Sock - 3 Pair

Backcountry.com Cocona Trail Sock - 3 Pair

Rating for this product: 5 June 6, 2009

great socks! I like the higher cuff...it's perfect for wearing under mid height hiking boots. Durable, comfortable and just the right amount of padding

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

not for gnarly terrain

Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 June 6, 2009

i thought these were a little "soft" for anything tougher than a jeep road. I found I was constantly tweaking my foot in these since they are not very stiff....I still like them a lot for gentler terrain and I actually use them a lot as basic clogs since I don't have to tie them

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

medium footed, pronators too

La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Women's

La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 June 6, 2009

I loved these right out of the box. The best trail runners I have ever owned. I'm on my second pair. No more rolled ankles for me and the fit is great!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

pretty cool

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 June 6, 2009

the shoes perform well and i have had no complaints there, The outsole protects my feet well, and keeps them dry...but i am not a fan of the lacing system. It comes loose, it is hard to customize the fit. If these had regular laces they'd be perfect.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

warm

Castelli Ruota Full Zip Cycling Jersey - Women's

Castelli Ruota Full Zip Cycling Jersey - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 18, 2009

fleecy, warm, comfy and love the full zip. just right for those inbetween temps and easily tied around your waist if you wear it as a layer over another jersey.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

for epic rides

CamelBak L.U.X.E. Hydration Pack - Women's - 520cu in

CamelBak L.U.X.E. Hydration Pack - Women's - 520cu in

Rating for this product: 5 May 18, 2009

finally a pack that is big enough to hold enough water for a full day ride plus extra layers and food. I bought this after my other pack left me thirsty and cold on a full day ride because I didn't have room to pack the extra clothes and water. I got the berry/

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

top of the line

Burton Supreme Snowboard Boot - Women's

Burton Supreme Snowboard Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 18, 2009

I've always loved burton's innovations, but always had a tough time fittig the burton boots. They now seem to have more of a universal fit and I just love these boots. My feet get sooo cold, so I absolutely loved the heaters in these boots. I never had cold feet problems!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

my fave snowboard jacket ever

Burton AK 2L Summit Jacket - Women's

Burton AK 2L Summit Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 18, 2009

I've been riding for almost 10 years and this has been my favorite jacket ever. It's super warm without being too heavy, has all the pockets, zippers, elastics you could ever want and has a powder skirt with loops so you can attach it to your pants. no more snow down your pants. the exterior sheds water/snow like crazy. I got the cyan color and it's gorgous.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

yum

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tube

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tube

Rating for this product: 4 May 12, 2009

I always have this in my pocket, or backpack, or bike jersey...at least hte kind with the SPF. helps prevent windburn, chapping, and has a neat minty taste!

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

lightweight, bright, reliable

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 May 12, 2009

frustrated with my old petzl headlamp and it's lack of brightness, I bought this one and have been sotked ever since. Super bright, ligthweight, doesn't bounce when you run with it on.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

recommended

Backcountry.com Merino Crew Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Backcountry.com Merino Crew Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 12, 2009

got this for my husband and he loves it. I like the looks better than those synthetic shirts and it has a bit longer cut which is nice.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

nice little mug

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Rating for this product: 4 May 12, 2009

nice little mug for a cold a.m. hike...easy to stash in a pack. I keep a tea bag in the top so I think that helps to keep heat from escaping as others have experienced. It kept a smile on my face during a recent 24 hour race.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

burly, waterproof

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 10, 2009

The only thing I don't like is the lacing system, but the shoe tread, midsole and upper are superb. If you don't like to tie your laces, then this is the shoe for you.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

sporty but styl-ey

Oakley Enduring Pace Sunglasses - Photochromatic - Women's

Oakley Enduring Pace Sunglasses - Photochromatic - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2009

no way these things are going to come off your face, or let any wind in. I love the curves on it, and the lenses are top of the line. I got an all purpose lense and love that I can wear it in low light or bright light.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Stellar

Backcountry.com Lukla Touque

Backcountry.com Lukla Touque

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2009

Really nice hat. Super warm, and has the fleece liner so you don't get that itchy forehead.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

love klean kanteen

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 40 oz

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 40 oz

Rating for this product: 5 May 8, 2009

Klean Kanteen rocks, even better w/ the goat logo. No BPA, use less waste, no funky odors. Not all of the stainless bottles can claim to have no toxins, but Klean Kanteens have been proven safe.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

nice

Backcountry.com Rime Pullover Jacket - Women's

Backcountry.com Rime Pullover Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 8, 2009

really liked the design and fabric of this pullover but I didn't like how it was kind of difficult to get on. I have big shoulders though and am generally not a fan of pullovers unless they are stretchy. if you don't have big swimmer shoulders you will be just fine in this jacket

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

sweet shirt

Backcountry.com Merino Bliss Lightweight Long Underwear Top - Women's

Backcountry.com Merino Bliss Lightweight Long Underwear Top - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 7, 2009

I love this fabric and the fact that this top is so much cheaper than other brands like Icebreaker. I love having a zip neck to help dump heat as well.
I wasn't so much a fan of the chest pocket but love the thumbholes and the length of the shirt.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

sweet shirt

Backcountry.com Merino Bliss Lightweight Long Underwear Top - Women's

Backcountry.com Merino Bliss Lightweight Long Underwear Top - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 7, 2009

I love this fabric and the fact that this top is so much cheaper than other brands like Icebreaker. I love having a zip neck to help dump heat as well.
I wasn't so much a fan of the chest pocket but love the thumbholes and the length of the shirt.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Recommended

Backcountry.com Merino Crew Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Backcountry.com Merino Crew Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 7, 2009

this is a go-to shirt for me when I want something I can layer over a short sleeve and then tie around my waist when I heat up. I would size up if you want to layer it over things, or buy your regular size if you are wearing it alone. It is definitely a slimmer fit.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

a favorite

Arc'teryx Covert Hooded Fleece Jacket - Women's

Arc'teryx Covert Hooded Fleece Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 3, 2009

There is much to love of the Arc'Teryx Covert Hoody. I absolutely love the fit, the soft fabric, the warmth, the color.
It isn't a lint magnet like many of my other fleeces, and just looks nicer than traditional fleece. But don't mistake it for a softshell or great outer layer. As described, it has no wind protection. I just layer a light shell over it for those days. I could easily wear mine every day and get tons of compliments on it.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

sturdy & comfortable

ALPS Mountaineering Leisure Chair

ALPS Mountaineering Leisure Chair

Rating for this product: 4 May 3, 2009

the ALPS mountaineering chair is a comfy, sturdy campfire chair...unlike many other cheaper camp chairs that require odd maneuvering and balance to get into.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

sweet!

Backcountry.com Cocona Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Backcountry.com Cocona Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

love the fit of this shirt...it's long and has the raglan sleeves so it fits my broad shoulders nicely without having to size up. Even after washing it it hasn't shrunk up into a half shirt like a lot of my other tech tees do.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

light and strong

Black Diamond Dogbones

Black Diamond Dogbones

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

BD always makes high quality stuff. I love hte rubber gasket that holds the 'biner in place.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product