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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.
Just before the world shut down and the phrase, “You’re on mute,” came into fashion, I took a three-week road trip through Japan. The main goal was to surf as much backcountry powder as possible, while also eating as much…
Secrets to Enjoying the Outdoors in ‘The New Normal’ Nature restores you. No matter how you adventure, playing outside fuels your soul, recharges your batteries, and inspires you to greatness. Greatness, though, loves friends: it’s a lot more fun to…
The Sterling helix; “small but mighty”. Usually, that term is reserved for a cocktail party and snickering amongst friends but in this case, that phrase is exactly what we want to hear. The modern paradigm of climbing ropes has become…