Boulder Based Designs The Mark: Save Your Stuff!
The Mark is so much better than all those initials I used to sketch onto my gear—they always took a detective’s eye to discover, and
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Julia Niles
La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo Light: Warmth and Stability
Preparing for an ice climbing trip is like preparing for war. The enemy: screaming barfies, brittle ice and–worst of all–warming your partner’s freezing toes on
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Rab Generator Jacket: Lightweight and Brilliantly Designed
For this past summer’s guiding season, I wanted a jacket light enough that I could carry it along, even if there was the possibility I
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FiveTen Camp 4 Approach Shoes: Win Again
These are a new-ish, beefy approach shoe from 5.10. I saw them quite a bit in the Tetons this summer and expect to see a
Therm-a-Rest Prolite 4: You’ll Want to Carry It
I used the cushy Therm-a-Rest Prolite 4 this summer in the Wind River Range of Wyoming, where I was guiding Gannett Peak for Jackson Hole
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Vasque Ice 9000
I put these boots to the test on Denali. They sailed me up and down the mountain attached to snowshoes, skis and crampons. I wore
Cloudveil Serendipitiy Jacket
This jacket demonstrates Cloudveil’s ability to create clothing that performs well in the backcountry yet also corners the fashion market for the “post-adventure” night out
Therm-a-Rest Prolite 3
This is the kind of sleeping pad that should not be allowed near El Cap. It is far too precious to be rubbing up against
Arc’teryx NoZone Pack
The Arc’teryx NoZone backpack belies the need for a porter or a weight-carrying boyfriend. The suspension makes lugging a Cassin Ridge load feel like going