Picking the Plum Line on the Storm Creek Headwall
“…As Marc neared the station, he asked if all climbing in the Rockies was this good. I had to apologize for spoiling him on his… Read More »Picking the Plum Line on the Storm Creek Headwall
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Jon Walsh
Sierra Designs Convert 2: The Do-It-All Tent
I lived in the tent for about thirty days before Applebee’s granite slabs started wearing on the floor and the back corners’ poles punched right… Read More »Sierra Designs Convert 2: The Do-It-All Tent
Black Diamond Speed 30: Light and Comfy
The Speed 30 is an excellent choice for big outings that require all of your precious energy. The pack weighs 2 pounds, 3 ounces but… Read More »Black Diamond Speed 30: Light and Comfy
Exped Downmat 9: For a Solid Night’s Sleep
After a big session on the Torres in Patagonia last winter I came back to advanced base camp and found my body seizing up from… Read More »Exped Downmat 9: For a Solid Night’s Sleep
Granite Gear Alpine Vapor Pack: More All-purpose than Alpine Specific
Having shredded multiple ultralight packs while alpine climbing and cragging the past couple years, I’ve been looking for a new versatile and medium-sized assault pack… Read More »Granite Gear Alpine Vapor Pack: More All-purpose than Alpine Specific
Mountain Hardwear UltraLamina 32: My #1 Sleeping Bag
Every summer I spend many nights camped in the mountains, and this year has been no different. Alpine weather and conditions in my favorite local… Read More »Mountain Hardwear UltraLamina 32: My #1 Sleeping Bag
Black Diamond nForce Ascenders: The Heavy-Duty Choice
The newly designed Black Diamond nForce ascenders were a crucial piece of gear for my main climbing project this summer. Using static and dynamic fixed… Read More »Black Diamond nForce Ascenders: The Heavy-Duty Choice
Black Diamond C3 Camalots: Four-Season Approval
I was looking forward to getting a set of Black Diamond’s new C3 cams since I first saw the prototypes, and when I did, they… Read More »Black Diamond C3 Camalots: Four-Season Approval
OR Zealot storm shell packs perfectly
This is an ultra light, incredibly compact and highly breathable storm shell that I found to be ideal for a variety of uses. Featuring Gore-Tex… Read More »OR Zealot storm shell packs perfectly