ProView – Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 Tent
If I were to title this review, I would call it “Camping Tent Meets Smooth Jazz.” Or “Leave the Candles At Home, Camping Just Got a Lot Sexier.” I’ll stop there. My point is that the LED feature that Big…
Mountaineering
ProView – EXPED Serac 35L Backpack
The waterproof and minimalist backpack ready for your next alpine adventure. The alpine provides conditions that are harsh, and sometimes inhospitable. High winds, cold temperatures, and freezing rain can be common occurrences up high where the trees don’t grow. Despite…
ProView – G3 Scala LT Climbing Skins
The G3 Scala LT climbing skin is durable and compacts well. It is well thought out and the design makes many improvements on the standard nylon climbing skin that most of us have used over the years. Performance My first…
ProView – BlackYak Bakosi Jacket
As an ice climber, I am always searching for the perfect quiver of gear that will keep me warm in the coldest environment. Something simple, yet precise, that will provide just the right amount of warmth on high output days…
Meet The 21 Year Old Who Climbed Lhotse and (Almost) Descended On Skis
Picture your average 21-year-old. Are they playing beer pong, eating avocado toast, and spending too much time on instagram? Or are they on a mission to climb the world’s biggest mountains, attempting to make the descent on skis? If they…
ProView – Mountainsmith Mayhem 45 Backpack
Mayhem – a situation in which there is little to no order or control. Every time I pack for a trip, jackets, shirts, and pants are thrown over every chair, and gear covers every inch of the floor. What does…
ProView – C.A.M.P. XLC Nanotech Automatic Crampons
C.A.M.P. is a company entrenched in experience. Founded in 1889 they’ve been doing this for a while. Like most things Italian; they focus on thoughtful design coupled with style, elegance, and functionality. Much like a Ferrari. Through experience, you get…
ProView – Outdoor Research Women’s Iceline Versa Pants
Outdoor Research, you’ve done it again! I had the pleasure of reviewing the Outdoor Research Women’s Iceline Versa Pants. While these are often used for ice climbing, I had a blast testing out this crowd-favorite while skiing and snowshoeing my way…
ProView – HIMALI Annapurna Softshell Jacket
The HIMALI Annapurna softshell jacket, intimately tied to Nepal and the Himalayas, is designed to withstand the planets harshest conditions, and a mission to support the communities around them as well. In reviewing gear, I give consideration to two categories.…
ProView – MSR Access 2 Tent
This fall I had the pleasure of reviewing the MSR Access 2 tent. My first product test was in Moab, Utah with a client who had never camped before. Next, I took the tent into the rugged Gore Range in…