ProView – CAMP Jasper CR3 Harness
Where and How I Tested This Harness My friend Andy and I went for an earrrrrlllyyy season regular type of three pitch moderate trad skip up a local Bozeman crag in early May just after snow had receded from (parts)…
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ProView – Evolv Elektra
As a new climber, I was looking for an all around women’s rock shoe that would help me improve my footwork and confidence on the rock. Mike, my buddy over at Evolv, recommended I try out their all-time-best-selling Elektra, a…
ProView – Scarpa Force V
The Scarpa Force V is another contender as a great all day rock shoe. With most climbing shoes comfort usually means a decrease in performance, but the Force V maintains a pretty solid balance between the two. Fit Because I…
Pro Profile – Patrick Betts, Front Range Climbing Co.
Where are you based? I am based in Colorado Springs for my guiding season and in my off season I travel to whichever places strikes my fancy! What is your career right now? I am a Rock Climbing Guide at…
ProView – CAMP Jasper CR3 Harness
The CAMP Jasper CR 3 is comfortable lightweight harness designed for all different types of climbing. Whether you climb trad, sport, ice, or alpine, the Jasper’s no-frills design allows you to make unobstructed moves with ease. The fit it snug…
Pro Profile – Mollie Bailey
Where are you based? Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also, a Honda Element for good chunks of time each year. What is your career right now? Guide Manager and Rock Climbing Guide at Front Range Climbing. How did you first fall…
ProView – Edelrid Swift 8.9mm 60m
I have had the pleasure of testing the Edelrid Swift 8.9mm 60m climbing rope over the last month. At 8.9mm, it is one of the thinnest single ropes on the market. Edelrid recommends using this rope as either part of…
ProView – Scarpa Instinct Lace
The Instinct lace-up is another great climbing shoe by Scarpa. It’s made for steep face climbing and feeling secure on small features, but is also good for bouldering and thin cracks. The Instinct has a moderately aggressive downturn, making it…
A Climber Wedding on The Incredible Hulk
Wedding season is in full swing and I was definitely a part of it this year. But I didn’t want the norm, or even the “unconventional” outdoor-themed wedding. My life and passion for climbing and the wilderness is not just…
ProView – Grivel Shuttle Belay Plate
There’s a wide range of ‘guide’ devices and plaquettes that are made for a solid top belay, and this summer I got to take the Grivel Shuttle for a test drive. After getting acquainted with it in my basement, I went…