The Coolest New Climbing Gear That Came Out of OR
In the end, there’s a lot of cool things coming to the climbing community in the next year. I’m seeing a big shift into more trad specific equipment, and more sustainable items for consumers.
Climbing
ProView – Duonamic Ashtaerial Yoga Package
Excellent alternative to traditional home workouts, for both strength building and flexibility.
ProView – Zeal Optics Red Cliff
Do your eyes a favor and treat them to a pair of Red Cliff glasses for showing you all the world has to show us.
ProView – Helly Hansen Capacitor Backpack
I was beyond impressed with how the Capacitor handled the unseasonable winter weather on Rainier.
ProView – Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket
A well made jacket that seems to create a goldilocks bridge between feature-set, low weight, and solid durability.
Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing
I see a lot of burnout in climbing. I see it most in the trad climbing dirtbag scene, but burnout can happen to everyone. Gym climbers, boulderers, and trad dads alike are not immune to burnout.
Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment
A must do every spring time! Clean up that gear.
ProView – Outdoor Research Climbing Glove Round Up
Whether you’re belaying, rappelling, aiding, or jugging, gloves come in handy to keep your hands fresh on long days.
Objective Setting: What? Why? How?
Before I head out on any kind of adventure, I ask myself these three very basic questions. This routine defines my ‘purpose’ for any trip.
ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Crux Pant
Bottom line, I would highly recommend taking these pants on your next outdoor adventure.