Your Climbing Dirtbag Horoscope for the New Year
Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.
Climbing
ProView – Wild Country Session
If you want a harness that’s got your back literally and figuratively, this harness does a great job with that. Great overall feel made with quality materials for a complete package with great comfort included. I went on a few…
ProView – Sterling Rope Quest 9.6mm
I work and climb in an incredibly harsh environment. I need gear that can stand up to nature’s abuses right there with me. That is why I was stoked to put Sterling’s new line of ropes, the Quest series, to…
ProView – Black Diamond 6.0 Static
Exploring the remote and mythical mountains of the Llanganati in Ecuador and its unclimbed hidden big wall, required the lightest yet most durable static line on the market. Our search for the proper rope started by finding various brand options.…
ProView – HIMALI Women’s Altocumulus Down Jacket 2.0
When I first got the Women’s Altocumulous down jacket I marveled at how light it was. In fact, I was wondering how something so light could possibly be warm. Well it didn’t take long to realize that this is a…
ProView – Wild Country Stamina Gear Bag
It is safe to say that life is pretty uncertain and complex right now, and so for me, the appeal of simplicity and confidence has never been higher. At this point, I’m looking for any way that I can streamline…
ProView – Gregory Citro 30 H2O
After one month of testing, various adventures, and roughly 10,000 vertical feet, the Gregory Citro 30 H2O pack has proved itself to be one of the best daypacks I have ever used. I regularly carried 20-30lbs of gear (including cameras,…
ProView – Gregory Women’s Juno 30
Gregory is stepping up their game with their H2O packs. Just looking at the Juno 30 you can see that it has beefy hip straps, impressive back ventilation and suspension, and a sleek, clean look. Once you put it on,…
ProView – Edelrid Spoc
“FAALLLLIIIIING!!!!” This is not something you want to hear through the howling wind and piercing darkness of someone on your team plummeting through the trap door of a crevasse. Although it is fairly rare to have a completely free hanging…
ProView – Evolv Kronos
Whether at the gym or at the crag, there always seems to be someone attempting to smash their feet into downsized and aggressively downturned climbing shoes. While they most likely can warm up on my projects, I prefer a more…