Praise for Manzella Arch Angel alpine glove
These gloves are hot! As in warm – and stylish. The Manzella Arch Angel accompanied me this spring to Aspen where I competed in the
Patagonia Down Jacket
I was psyched when Vanessa handed me the Patagonia Men’s Down Jacket at the Snake River Brew Pub in Jackson Hole to try out. I
MSR Wind 2 holds up in windiest conditions
During my first outing, the gusty winds and generally stormy conditions were enough to force my partner and I to descend from three quarters of
Patagonia RI Granular Jacket great for all occasions
I spent over a week in the Canadian Rockies and the R1 Granular Jacket hardly ever left my body. I don’t think I can say
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Petzl Corax Harness
This harness is a Cadillac for comfort and Petzl’s slick buckle system helps keep you safe without having to double back the waist belt or
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
Having a Petzl Reverso means one-stop shopping
Petzl again led the pack in bringing us this super versatile, self-braking belay device. Most other manufacturers have scrambled to follow suit, but the Reverso
La Sportiva Exum Ridge Approach Shoe
When La Sportiva first came out with the Exum Ridge approach shoe, it was a winner. I wore mine up and down the Grand Teton
Vasque M-Finity boots bring you back home
For me, a good mountain boot not only has to climb well, it has to get me to the climb. I’m not carrying a boot
Marmot Lithium Sleeping Bag
I am psyched that winter is on its way, so I can start using the Marmot Lithium Sleeping Bag again. Before I received this sack,
Osprey Exposure Backpacks
We have just received some samples of the new Exposure packs from Osprey. The haulers look nicely built with lightweight materials and many of the
Mammut Infinity 9.5mm Rope
Mammut is well known for making very nice climbing ropes and the Infinity 9.5mm is no exception. It fits the bill perfectly as many climbers