Forged through relentless field-testing in the Earth’s tallest mountains, the Himali Altitude Parka is uniquely made for your next expedition. The outdoor gear market is well saturated with quality products. Healthy competition has given birth to an evolution of gear…
It’s 1 AM and the alarm on my phone is already blaring at me. “Is it time, already?” I ask myself as I begrudgingly blink my eyes open. Although this is a familiar feeling for me, my body still hates…
The fire crackles awake in the wood stove as ski boots shuffle across the aged wood floor. We pack our bags quietly as coffee brews in the pre-dawn hours. This story repeats itself time and time again every winter: put…
This jacket is has been an amazing addition to my gear closet and has withstood desert multi-pitches and snowy hikes. The durability and water resistance make this a unique down jacket. It withstands the elements in the mountains, as well…
This skiing jacket is made for the backcountry. It blends performance, comfort, and style. Ortovox brings its history of intelligently designed gear all while using industry-leading lightweight and sustainable materials. Backcountry skiing demands a lot from your gear. Rarely will…
“If you don’t like the weather, just wait 10 minutes.” This is a common saying about Colorado’s mercurial weather. The weather is not easy to layer for. From August through October, I tested an Icebreaker Layering System in temperatures ranging…
Looking for a versatile, insulated jacket to romp in the mountains with? Look no further than the Black Yak Nelore Jacket. Throughout my years of climbing it has become more and more apparent that layering is paramount for performance and…
Ski touring is a gear-intensive sport. It can be tough to find a pack that holds gear specifically how you like it. I’ve often found that many companies developing packs to hold gear in innovative ways can forget one of…
A good alpine climbing pack is a beautifully simple piece of equipment. It should be lightweight, reasonably durable, carry high and tight on the back, and have a minimalist design to stay nimble in the mountains. The EXPED Black Ice…
Dialing my Denali Kit We struggled to put one foot in front of the other, gasping for every single breath. Digging deep and fighting for each foot, we finally, after what seemed like a never-ending stair climb from hell, reached…