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
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...
Best Trail Mountain Bikes
Last Updated: June 26, 2024
From smooth and flowy post-work rides to rough and rowdy all-day backcountry epics, the trail mountain biking category covers a wide range. And with rapidly changing technology and an ever-growing number of options, it can be hard to nail down the best...
Best Fitness Watches of 2025
Last Updated: June 11, 2025
Despite their diminutive size, fitness watches can really pack a punch. These modern timepieces put the power of a GPS device onto your wrist, allowing you to track your movements, follow a preloaded route, or even navigate complex terrain—hands-free...
Best Trail Mountain Bikes Under $2,500
Last Updated: May 7, 2024
Mountain biking can be a very expensive sport: There are hundreds of excellent bikes available for $4,000 to $6,000, and those aren’t even at the highest end of the price spectrum. Fortunately, for those of us not ready to spend so much on something...