Mary Murphy

Title: Managing Editor
Email: mmurphy@gearjunkie.com
Location: Denver, CO
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marym-murphy/
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Running, Paddleboarding, Mountain Biking, Sport Climbing, Skiing
• Years in Expertise: 10+
• Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 700+ products, 3,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Creative Writing, Minor in Journalism, Colorado College
• Years of Writing: 7+
• Certifications: WFR, CPR, ACA Flatwater Rescue, SSI/PADI
• Club/Association Memberships: AORE, Colorado 14ers Initiative (CFI), Backcountry Beauties
• Awards/Recognitions: The John Hopkins Book Award
• Previous Publications: 5280 Magazine, Colorado Springs Gazette, Colorado College Alpine Journal/Outdoor Journal

Career Highlights

• Section-hiking on the AT, CT, and CDT
• Setting a self-supported SUP circuit record in Bowron Lakes, BC, Canada
• Gravel biking in St. George, Utah
• Running rapids on the Colorado River (whitewater SUP and kayak)
• Running SufferFest trail runs
• Ice climbing in Ouray Ice Festival and Lake City Ice Fest
• 5/8 Colorado Via Ferratas and counting
• Countless powder days while gear testing

A Word from Mary Murphy

I began writing professionally for my college’s alpine journal and outdoor publications, and soon after began my career in the outdoor industry working in outdoor education while also writing for various publications here in Colorado. I’ve written for daily papers, city magazines, and worked as a freelancer and on staff for digital publications. It’s been my dream and love ever since I was young to intertwine writing and the outdoors. My personal interests include hiking, pack-paddleboarding, cooking, 1000-piece puzzles, and traveling the world. When I’m not writing, you can find me hiking around Colorado with friends and family, or at the top of a local 14er.