Nick Mott
Title: Editor (Former)
Location: Livingston, Montana
Expertise & Background
- Topics of Expertise: Climbing, trail running, skiing & ski mountaineering, packrafting, backpacking, hunting, fishing
- Education: Master of Arts in Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder
- Years of Writing: 5+
- Years of Gear Testing: 2+
- Certifications: CPR/First Aid
- Previous Publications: NPR, The Atlantic, High Country News, Outside, Alpinist, and more
Why I Chose This Career
Writing about outdoor gear—along with public land, climate, and wildlife issues—is a perfect way to engage with what I love and value in both my professional and personal life.
How I Began My Career
I started writing about the outdoors serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer after college doing fuels reduction and trail work in the Desert Southwest. From there, I started pitching stories to outlets like Alpinist, and soon decided to make things official by going back to school for journalism.
Recent Articles
iRocker All Around 11' 7.0 Stand Up Paddle Board Review
Last Updated: March 28, 2025
Florida-based iRocker has been in the stand up paddle board game since 2013, and their latest All Around 11’ 7.0 is just the right amount of board for casual paddlers and beginners looking to dip their toes into the sport. While neither the most stable...
1Up USA Super Duty Bike Rack Review
Last Updated: May 14, 2025
1Up UPA, based in the Midwest mountain bike mecca of Wisconsin, has long been a leader in making beautiful, hardwearing bike racks. The newest version of their rugged Super Duty, released in April of 2024, is the result of years of perfecting their..
How Much Should You Spend on a Mountain Bike?
Last Updated: June 28, 2024
The mountain bike market has drastically changed over the last couple decades, but there’s one fact that’s stayed steady: The sport is expensive. It's no exaggeration that carbon full-suspension builds can top the price of a nice used car. That said...
Ari Cascade Peak Pro Mountain Bike Review
Last Updated: July 8, 2025
Utah-based Ari (formerly known as Fezzari) overhauled their entire brand in 2024, and they made some major changes in their lineup. Enter the new version of their mid-level full-suspension workhorse, the Cascade Peak. The latest updates to this bike...