Summary
Title: Contributor
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location: Carrboro, NC
Alice Bennett is a climber, hiker, and nature aficionado who loves to make the outdoors more accessible for everyone. She utilizes her extensive on-trail experience to write about the best outdoor gear suitable for all skill levels.
Highlights:
- 5+ years of journalism experience
- 9+ years of outdoor industry experience
Experience
Alice has gained experience across the outdoor industry— from retail stores and summer camps to river programs and organic farms. She has evaluated nearly every brand on the market, assessing performance not just from shelf standards but also after weeks of rigorous use. With her diverse background, she prioritizes versatility and durability in her recommendations. What she truly seeks is footwear that can be used in various settings, rather than something tailored to one specific hike.
Education
Alice graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. Additionally, she holds a Wilderness First Responder Certification from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
About iBestTravel
iBestTravel is a premier travel media brand dedicated to inspiring and educating passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a vast network of writers and photographers located around the globe, all offering local insights into the finest places to stay, dine, and explore. We engage an audience that embarks on 76 million round trips annually, delivering essential travel insights, ideas, inspiration, and essential products facilitating voyages—whether to a quaint town, bustling city, scenic beach, serene lake, national park, theme park, or embarking on road trips, cruises, or long-haul flights.
