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Lisa Chandler

Senior Action Sports Specialist

Lisa Chandler started participating in snow sports in Colorado at the age of 9. She now lives in Southern California, where she works as the senior action sports specialist at REI. Her activities also include mountain biking and surfing, and she gets to the snow a few times each season at local mountains, other states and internationally. Being outside is her medicine. REI Co-op Member since 2003.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Downhill Skis

    1122 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    This comprehensive guide to downhill ski selection covers length, types of skis, rocker/camber and more. Includes downhill and backcountry skis.

  • Buying Advice

    What to Wear Skiing and Snowboarding

    185 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

    Learn what clothing and gear you’ll need to wear skiing or snowboarding. We cover the basics: from underwear to jacket and from head to toe.