Brian Riepe has been using the Julbo Explorer 2.0 glacier glasses near his home in Crested Butte, Colorado, and determined that they continue to meet… Read More »Julbo’s Explorer 2.0: A Modern Update to the Original Glacier Glasses
YETI sent us a duffle, gear case, water bottle and cooler to see what we thought. IFMGA Mountain Guide Mike Lewis tested these items through… Read More »YETI’s Sturdy Organizers and Bottles Provide Ease and Reliability on Expeditions and Weekend Getaways
PrimaLoft’s Gold, Silver and Black insulations are made with sustainability in mind and are durable, have high warmth-to-weight ratios and remain warm when wet. IFMGA… Read More »PrimaLoft Gold, Silver, and Black: 100% Recycled and High Warmth-to-Weight Ratios
Gregory’s Targhee 32 liter ski-mountaineering pack is well-designed, multi-functional, and large enough for full-day tours and alpine days with all the features you need and… Read More »Gregory’s Targhee 32: A Ski-Mountaineering Pack that Meets and Pushes the Standards
Oakes on ice and mixed terrain in multiple venues across Montana. Of the ice tools, Nadav says, “The 2025 X-Dream feels like the continuation of… Read More »C.A.M.P. X-Dream Ice Tools: Continuing the Long Evolution of Ice and Mixed Climbing Hardware
The DMM Cortex high-performance ice and mixed climbing tools were tested over twelve early season days in Montana and came out with high accolades. Read… Read More »The DMM Cortex Ice Tools: High Performance Workhorse Tools for the Modern Winter Climber
MSRP: $74.95 After almost every approach, I find myself redoing my hair before racking up. Adjusting my high ponytail to a low braid that fits… Read More »C.A.M.P.’s Ikon Nova Helmet: A ponytail-friendly workhorse that comes in two sizes
IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide Ian Fowler tested the La Sportiva TX4 Evos over a three-week trip to the Italian Dolomites. Ian emphasizes the importance of viewing… Read More »The La Sportiva TX4 EVO Approach Shoes: Stable Footing That Adds Security in Risky Terrain
If I were heading out the door to spend a summer day scampering in mountains like the Tetons, the Black Diamond Technician Pro approach shoes… Read More »Black Diamond Technician Pro Approach Shoes are built for Climbers
IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide Ryan Huetter tested the Julbo Edge Cover Reactiv sunglasses in the Mont Blanc range recently on glaciers, rock, mountain biking, and trail… Read More »Julbo Edge Cover Reactiv Sunglasses: Peripheral Protection with Photochromic Adjusting
MSRP: $149-165 (depending on color) Onboarding to new fashions and tech trends takes me a hot minute, or several years to be honest, but eventually… Read More »The La Sportiva Machina Tech Pants: Low Profile Adjusting in a Skinny Softshell
![The tester racks up for some winter rock climbing in the Eastern Sierra (traditional lands of the Paiute, Mono and other Indigenous groups) to test the movement and breathability of the Patagonia Dual Aspect kit. [Photo] Miya Tsudome collection](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xpatagonia-womens-dual-aspect-jacket-bibs-1-2-e1701359754834.jpg.pagespeed.ic.8Bk0o7k4aA.jpg)
If you want to fantasize about snow in the middle of summer, check out Miya Tsudome’s review of the Patagonia Dual Aspect Jacket and Bibs.… Read More »Patagonia Women’s Dual Aspect Jacket and Bibs: Stay dry in the mountains without sacrificing comfort or function
