Several years ago, in the dead of winter, I skied into a random valley in the Canadian Rockies to alpine climb. At the time I had little money, was yet to be blessed with a gear-reviewing job, and had ...

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A climbing harness is one of the few pieces of gear that is absolutely essential when attempting to scale anything that stretches beyond bouldering height. Maybe you don’t feel that way if you’re Alex ...

The Ultra 35 pack is a minimalist’s dream, showcasing Samaya’s no-holds-barred approach to making really functional alpine gear that’s built to last. Every single detail is thought out from the ...

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There’s a point in pushing physical and mental limits when most people call it quits. This usually occurs between the phrases “This is no fun” and “I feel like I’m physically dying.” It’s that line ...

Deliberately streamlined for mountaineering, this pack has outlived many others that have seen far less use. The post The Long ReView with Nikwax: Lowe Alpine Mountain Attack ND 35:45 appeared first ...