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…
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…
This jacket is my favorite climbing accessory of all time.
I’ve been testing the Sierra Designs Whitney hoodie in a wide range of conditions, from windy/chilly sunset hikes to mountaineering objectives and ski touring. The impressive warmth-to-weight ratio makes this jacket a no-brainer to bring on any excursion with the…
I picked up this jacket to supplement on cold days for rock and ice climbing. The review is based on its use for alpine rock climbs in the PNW. Ice is yet to form in PNW, which is where I…
Where has this hoody been all my life? The Norse Peak is the perfect combination of comfy hoody, technical fleece, and your favorite fall jacket. I’m a rock climber, and I’m picky about the clothes I wear while climbing.…
So, you’re packing for your sick climbing trip in the Rockies — it’s Autumn. You’re so excited to be alone in the wilderness, plugging cams and cruising alpine walls. Obviously, cams are anyone’s goto; they’re sleek, and they take less…
This fall I had the pleasure of putting the Mountain Hardwear Men’s Ghee Long Sleeve shirt to the test. From elk hunting in the snow, to mountain biking and trail running in sunny Colorado weather, the Ghee excelled in a…
Fall has finally come to the desert. It is a wonderful time of crisp mornings and hot afternoons. The problem is what typically brings fall to Utah is a few days of hard winds, a smattering of snow, and cold,…
The Mountain Hardwear Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus is an ideal wind and rain shell for shoulder season mountain running, scrambling, and ski tours. Weighing in at just 9.07 oz, the Exposure/2 is amazingly light, packs down small, and stands up…