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The Dispatch team
Meet our writers
Four Grivet staffers who log the miles, pitch the tents, and write up what actually works.
Jordan Blake
Running Editor
Memphis, TN
Ultrarunner with six Western States finishes. Writes about trail shoes, race prep, and gear that goes the distance.
42 stories
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Michelle Reeves
Camp & Backcountry
Nashville, TN
Thru-hiker and tent obsessive. Tests packs, stoves, and sleep systems from the Appalachian to the Ouachita.
38 stories
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Emery Larson
Apparel & Fit
Memphis, TN
Fit specialist. Obsessed with merino, layering systems, and how clothes perform in Southeast humidity.
29 stories
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Sarah Whitfield
Climb & Outdoor
Olive Branch, MS
Trad climber and certified guide. Translates climbing jargon into buying advice that actually helps.
24 stories
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