Petzl Dartwin Crampons: Serious about Steep
In December I headed down to Ouray, Colorado’s Ice Park, to begin testing the Petzl Dartwin crampons. With all kinds of immediate climbing to be… Read More »Petzl Dartwin Crampons: Serious about Steep
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JetBoil PCS: Radically Improved Fuel Efficiency
A principal function of a climber’s stove is to melt snow and ice, producing drinkable water. Hot soup, coffee and the occasional hot water bottle… Read More »JetBoil PCS: Radically Improved Fuel Efficiency
Arc’teryx R-320 Harness: Everything You Want, Nothing You Don’t
“It’s the single piece of gear I’m excited about buying this year,” said Nic, my gearhead friend, about the new line of Arc’teryx harnesses. It… Read More »Arc’teryx R-320 Harness: Everything You Want, Nothing You Don’t
Cloudveil Zorro Jacket: A Masterpiece
When I was taking my ski exam in Europe, back in 1998, I was nicknamed “Zorro” by Bela Vadasz, one of the examiners. But truly,… Read More »Cloudveil Zorro Jacket: A Masterpiece
Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp: A Lightweight Beacon of Quality
This is my primary headlamp for dark approaches, late exits, and occasional epics; it generally stays in my rock or ski pack full-time. Weighing less… Read More »Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp: A Lightweight Beacon of Quality
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
Metolius Ultralight Power Cams: A Perfect Rack-Up Buddy
I just returned from a rock-climbing trip to northern Patagonia’s Bariloche, where we visited the new areas of La Buitrera and Roca Parada, a thousand-foot… Read More »Metolius Ultralight Power Cams: A Perfect Rack-Up Buddy
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… Read More »Petzl Nomad 9.8mm Rope: The Workhorse
Wild Country Zero Friends: Incredibly Light and Flexible
Wild Country claims their Zero Friends to be the “smallest cams in the world but the biggest dogs on the block.” After putting them to… Read More »Wild Country Zero Friends: Incredibly Light and Flexible
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… Read More »FiveTen Camp 4 Approach Shoes: Win Again
Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: Bombproof, Featherweight
Early this summer I began testing the Black Diamond Firstlight Tent, from the Vedauwoo desert to the alpine flanks of the Grand Teton. I was… Read More »Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: Bombproof, Featherweight
Mountain Hardwear Women’s Quark: The Every-Day Outerwear
In spite of the plentitude of masculine, heavy-duty shells on the market, I spent this past summer testing the women’s Mountain HardWear Quark jacket. Why,… Read More »Mountain Hardwear Women’s Quark: The Every-Day Outerwear