Nearly as light as aluminum crampons yet much more technical, the Nanotechs will sit lightly on the pack for the approach and still perform decently… Read More »Cassin Vector Nanotech Crampons: For Peaks, Not Crags
In winter it’s charged through powder in the Absarokas and high Rockies; in spring it’s tackled mud season on hiking and biking trails across Wyoming;… Read More »Arc’teryx Alpha SL Pullover: Four Seasons, Four Stars
The Express is to ice climbing what the Camalot is to rock climbing: a well-designed workhorse that sets the industry standard.
I look for equipment that will do everything. For me this means finding the driest and most durable half rope I can. So this autumn… Read More »Petzl Dragonfly 8.2 Double Ropes: Light and Bright
I tested the Radion for four months this winter on steep ice, meandering gullies and snow mountaineering slogs. In some regards, the Radion design is… Read More »C.A.M.P. Radion Ice Screws: Filling the Frozen Niche
The drill has served me well for a full active climbing season. It has completely replaced my entire rack. On most of my climbs I… Read More »Clean Ascent Hammer Drill: Safety On Lead
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
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
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… Read More »Boulder Based Designs The Mark: Save Your Stuff!
I would recommend the Distance as a great lightweight, durable hiking boot—not as a true approach shoe. Its performance as a hiking boot earned them… Read More »Asolo Distance: A Hiking-specific Approach Shoe
Six months ago I unpacked a new 60-Liter WorkSack made by CiloGear, and it was love at first sight. I marveled at its simplicity and… Read More »CiloGear 60L WorkSack: Simple Success
The Corsa is ideal for low-angle glacier travel, moderate ski mountaineering and adventure racing but, if there’s a chance you might find yourself in more… Read More »C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axe: Too Light for a Real Challenge
