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Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus Jacket
I took the Women’s Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus on several adventures since I have had it. The weather has been a bit wild in Massachusetts over the past month and this shell has been there for me through rainy,…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C-Knit Jacket
My first impression of the High Exposure C-Knit Jacket was that it was impressively thin and flexible. My other backcountry shells in the same category are stiffer and a little bulkier – this one feels like a more buttery raincoat.…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Cragger/2 Hoody
When I “unboxed” the Cragger/2 Hoody I was immediately psyched. The fabric is soft and comfortable with some added durability around the high wear zones, and it’s just the right thickness to wear all day. I either wear it under…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C-Knit Jacket
I’m a mountain instructor and guide working in the Pacific Northwest. As the seasons change and I’m well into the routine of spending my days in the mountains, it becomes increasingly important that my gear works just as hard as…
ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks
Being kind to your feet is not only good for you, but your friends will appreciate it too. Climbers and hikers alike know how awful cotton socks make your feet feel and smell, so the only true solution is wool…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL Hooded Down Jacket
I haven’t done anything “epic” in the jacket yet. I haven’t bagged any new peaks, climbed any hard routes, or adventured to far off places. But this jacket is epic. Simply put I have been living in it non-stop since…
ProView – Exped Outer Space II FR
With the plethora of tents available out there, it can be a bit daunting picking one that is right for you. While I can’t help you narrow down those choices, I can recommend the Exped Outer Space II Tent if…
ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks
One of the greatest yet simplest pleasures I’ve had in my life is putting on new socks for the first time. I sometimes even tuck my new socks away and wait for a special day to wear them for the…
ProView – Sierra Designs Women’s Hurricane Jacket
Unlike the rest of the western United States this fall, Alaska has seen ample precipitation. This jacket has come along for many adventures “around town” from hiking in the alpine and exploring glaciers to cross country skiing and ice skating…