Nick Mott

Nick Mott

Title: Editor

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

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Best Camping Gear of 2024

Last Updated: August 26, 2024

Shopping for camping gear is no small feat, whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned veteran. But once you set up your tent, lay out your sleeping bag, and settle in by the campfire, the effort is well worth it. After researching and testing...

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Best Camping Tents of 2024

Last Updated: August 24, 2024

Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich camping tents are made to facilitate a relatively luxurious experience in the outdoors. Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots or even chairs and a table for card games on a rainy day. For car...

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Best Camping Tents of 2024

Last Updated: August 24, 2024

Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich camping tents are made to facilitate a relatively luxurious experience in the outdoors. Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots or even chairs and a table for card games on a rainy day. For car...

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Best Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024

Last Updated: August 24, 2024

Stand up paddle boards (SUPs, for short) are taking the boating scene by storm, and it’s easy to see why. These compact vessels are easy to transport (no car rack required for inflatables), surprisingly durable, stable and efficient on the water, and...