Mattie is an adventure journalist who specializes in the outdoor industry, gear reviews, adventure sports, fitness and health, yoga, and travel. She currently resides in Boulder, Colorado.
Mattie has written hundreds of stories for numerous publishers including Gore-Tex, Gear Junkie, Gear Patrol, Outside, Backpacker, Yoga Journal, Gore-Tex, Men's Journal, and Men's Fitness
Mattie holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master's degree from the University of Colorado Denver.
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Verywell Fit Product Review Editorial Guidelines & Mission
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