Julie Parker

Julie Parker is a climber, skier, alpine lake skinny dipper, biker, hiker, and coydog runner who lives in Park City, Utah. She reviews gear for Evening Sends.

The Best Sports Bras for Rock Climbing

Sports bras continue to be a necessary part of leading an active life, but they don’t need to feel like torture. I’ve tried styles ranging  from low to high support, along with some innovative designs to find the best sports bras for keeping our tatas feeling...

Best New Fall Climbing Gear for Women

This is a round up of some new, fresh climbing gear for women that we got our hands on this fall. These items have been put through the wringer and come out on the other side. This article contains affiliate links that help support this site. Best New Climbing Shoes...

Julie’s Picks: 10 Gifts For Climbers 2020

Black Diamond Women’s airNET Harness $159.95 Buy Now This low profile harness is light, breathable, and exceptionally comfortable. Best for sport climbing, the minimal gear loops and padding won’t support a trad rack. My favorite feature is the seamless Infinity Belay...

La Sportiva Testarossa

After 15-plus years of service, the legendary La Sportiva Testarossa has gotten a thoughtful update. While staying true to its roots, a few minor tweaks have improved fit and function without sacrificing the aggressive downturn and soft sole that has made this shoe a...