Julbo Race Sunglasses: Built for Speed
As part of Julbo’s Speed Series the Race is a great choice for high-speed activities such as skiing, biking, running and for windy mountain conditions.
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La Sportiva Batura Boots: Comfort and Performance
La Sportiva has created another fine technical boot with the new Batura. I’ve used the Nuptse in the Himalaya, the Nepal Top all over the
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Lowe Alpine Summit Attack 30 Hyperlite: A Solid Little Pack
In my decade-long quest to find the perfect little pack, one that has all the right features and none of the bells and whistles, this
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Petzl Nomad 9.8mm Rope: The Workhorse
Petzl has a long history of developing quality and innovative products, and their new line of ropes is no exception. Aside from the bright green
Rab Power Stretch Grip Glove: Almost Too Sticky!
This lightweight glove packs a punch for as light as it is and as well as it climbs. Had the temperatures been more normal in
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Petzl Luna Harness: Everything a Woman Wants
In the midst of searching for the right lightweight alpine harness for this season, Alpinist’s call to review the Petzl Luna couldn’t have come at
Petzl Corax Harness
This harness is a Cadillac for comfort and Petzl’s slick buckle system helps keep you safe without having to double back the waist belt or
Having a Petzl Reverso means one-stop shopping
Petzl again led the pack in bringing us this super versatile, self-braking belay device. Most other manufacturers have scrambled to follow suit, but the Reverso
La Sportiva Exum Ridge Approach Shoe
When La Sportiva first came out with the Exum Ridge approach shoe, it was a winner. I wore mine up and down the Grand Teton
Vasque M-Finity boots bring you back home
For me, a good mountain boot not only has to climb well, it has to get me to the climb. I’m not carrying a boot
The North Face Spire Packs
Kudos to The North Face for coming up with a great-fitting pack geared specifically for technical climbing. The Spire is available in 30, 33(w’s), 38,
Black Diamond C4 Camalots
When Craig Luebben assigned Curt Love and me Cloud Tower for the last day of our AMGA Rock Guide Exam, we were psyched. Our first