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Ian is a peak bagger and gearhead who loves sharing his passion for big adventures and playing in the outdoors. His deep connection with nature, attention to detail, and years of experience as a professional researcher are what drive Ian’s thoughtful review process.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he grew up visiting the Canadian Rockies before his family moved to Colorado Springs in 1998, where he fell in love with the Colorado Rockies. He went to school for Philosophy and English and is thrilled to spend his days thinking deeply about the most exciting outdoor gear for hiking, backpacking, and beyond.
Ian spent 4 years hitchhiking across all 50 states, living and working everywhere from the 200-foot-high canopy of the California Redwood trees to a short commute from the White House. After returning to Colorado, he climbed the state’s 58 14,000-foot peaks and hasn’t stopped chasing summits since. He’s currently on a mission to climb all 768 ranked and unranked 13,000-foot peaks, with about 100 left.
Off the clock, Ian looks forward to rambling around with his best friend Blodgett, a spry blue heeler canine named after a mountain, obsessing over his next route, or looking for the best cheeseburger in town.
Articles by Ian Krammer
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Sea To Summit Spark 15 Review
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NEMO Disco 15 Endless Promise Review
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0 Review
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Kelty Cosmic Ultra 20 Review
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Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Review
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Feathered Friends Swallow YF 20 Review
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Men’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
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Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review
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Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review
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Men’s Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 Review
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Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review
![Closeup of a hiker's feet in the Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew socks and Salomon X Ultra shoes on the rim of the Grand Canyon](https://www.cleverhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Socks-3x2-1-300x200.jpg)