Author Bio

Ebony Roberts

Ebony Roberts is a freelance writer based in Squamish, British Columbia. Formerly a staff writer at Wirecutter, she covers outdoor gear, health and wellness, and just about everything in between. Her favorite getaway is late-summer beach camping in Tofino. REI member since 2019.

Stories by Ebony Roberts...

Liquid Assets

Ebony Roberts//October 1, 2019

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path. Every outdoor get-together is better with a drink in hand, so here’s our favorite ... Read More...

A woman looking at her Garmin GPSMAP 66i device in the backcountry, with an aqua-blue lake in the background

First Look: Garmin GPSMAP 66i

Ebony Roberts//June 5, 2019

Today, Garmin announced the launch of its GPSMAP 66i, a first-of-its-kind backcountry tool that bundles high-detail mapping and navigation with two-way satellit... Read More...

Two women hiking on a sunny trail in the late afternoon along the coast

The Best Trekking Poles and Hiking Staff for Every Type of Adventure

Ebony Roberts//April 17, 2019

Trekking poles are useful for walking, hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, trail running and snowshoeing. Up scree slopes, through creek crossings, over mud and u... Read More...