Nick Mott

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

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How Much Should You Spend on a Mountain Bike?

Last Updated: June 28, 2024

The mountain bike market has drastically changed over the last couple decades, but there’s one fact that’s stayed steady: The sport is expensive. It's no exaggeration that carbon full-suspension builds can top the price of a nice used car. That said...

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1Up USA Super Duty Bike Rack Review

Last Updated: May 14, 2025

1Up UPA, based in the Midwest mountain bike mecca of Wisconsin, has long been a leader in making beautiful, hardwearing bike racks. The newest version of their rugged Super Duty, released in April of 2024, is the result of years of perfecting their..

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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...

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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...