Winter mountaineering: some people love it. But rarely do I picture the clear summit days with perfect cramponing and one-swing ice. Instead I think of… Read More »CiloGear Dyneema(R) 45 Pack: Lighten Your Load
Frequently I am accused of being a pack snob. It started way back in college when I had a part-time job sewing backpacks for a… Read More »Lowe Alpine Air Zone Centro 35+10: Desert Trekker
The luggage gods are not kind. Multiple times, when traveling internationally, I’ve had to wait days for my luggage to catch up with me. I’m… Read More »Petzl e+lite: For Emergencies and Every Day
Anyone who has exited from the top of the Aiguille du Midi ice cave to descend the narrow ridge leading into the Vallee Blanche above… Read More »Grivel G12 Crampons: Do-It-All Spikes
I hate tight rock shoes. Don’t get me wrong–I realize the need for a precise, tight fit, though after nineteen pitches and almost eight hours,… Read More »FiveTen VMile: A Truly Comfortable Enduro-shoe
