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Kristy Gutierrez

Kristy Gutierrez is a former outdoor instructor with REI in San Diego, Calif. She has led groups of young women on backpacking trips around the world. She is also an American Canoe Association (ACA)-certified kayak and stand up paddle board senior instructor. When she's not on the water, Kristy enjoys mountain biking and baking bread.

Latest Articles

  • Skills

    How to Edge and Do a Brace Stroke in Your Kayak

    39 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Capsizes happen. You should be ready if they do and skilled at preventing them. We show how edging and brace strokes can keep you upright.

  • Care and Repair

    Kayak Storage

    255 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to store a wood, fiberglass, or plastic kayak (indoors or outdoors) so that it's protected from weather, theft and deterioration.

  • Skills

    Backpacking With Your Period

    642 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    With a little knowledge (tampons vs. menstrual cups) and prep (bringing along a go kit), you won’t hesitate to head into the backcountry.