This year has been our first time trying climbing gear from Cypher and it’s easy to say that we are very impressed. Not only is Cypher relatively affordable, it is high-quality gear with simple features that make a complex…
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Not only are the Mountain Hardwear AP-5 Pants durable and comfortable, but they’re also stylish and come in a multitude of colors. Recently these have become my desert pants and they adapt well to many environments. They’re not the…
The Belay Glasses by Cypher will without a doubt improve your day. I’ve honestly always thought that belay glasses appear to be a little goofy looking but I had never given them a try. This is absolutely one of…
I’ve used the MIPS technology for the last couple of years in ski helmets and I’m excited to now be able to have MIPS working for me while I climb too. The Black Diamond Vision MIPS Helmet is not…
We wanted a rope that we could use for a wide range of climbing situations as well as one we could ice climb with in the winter and we got just that. The Energy 9.5mm Unicore Supereverdry by Edelweiss…
The Odin Mountain Softshell Jacket by Helly Hansen is hands down my most worn jacket this winter season. I’ve worn it extensively in different conditions, doing different activities. It’s perfect for ice climbing, ideal for backcountry skiing, and great…
A vintage look with modern comforts, the Five Tennie Approach Shoe by Five Ten is my around town, crag, anything shoe. Between the Stealth S1 Rubber Outsole, the comfortable sock-like entrance, fit, and feel, the Five Tennies are the…
I have leggings that I love but not any that I would go climbing in; they’re all far too expensive to want to ruin and unfortunately delicate. When the Tonsai Tights by Mountain Hardwear showed up I knew I…
I’m going to go ahead and make a bold assumption with the fact that helmet technology has really improved in the last 18 years. 18 years-that’s how old my current climbing helmet is. Stepping up to the Boreo Helmet…
My sweaty feet had finally done my old climbing shoes in. The rand was coming apart and the glue was finally deteriorating after a couple of seasons. I was now on the search for a new pair of climbing…
