ProView – C.A.M.P. Alpinist Tech Review
Solid, stable ice climbing crampon for technical/waterfall ice. These crampons change climbing hard ice from ‘scary’ to ‘enjoyable’!
Ice Climbing
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ProView – Outdoor Research Cirque II Pants
Everything from absolutely bitter cold ice climbing with temperatures far below zero, to ski touring and everything in between, I put the new Outdoor Research Cirque II’s to the test! The only reason I didn’t give these pants 5 stars…
ProView – Outdoor Research Refuge Air Hooded Jacket
I had the luxury of testing out the Refuge Air in a wide range of conditions. When I first received the jacket I took it backpacking up into Chicago Basin in Southwest Colorado for some peak bagging, followed by ice…
ProView – BlackYak Kuri Jacket
It’s been a long time since I’ve worn any piece of mountaineering gear that I consider to be fashionable. BlackYak is a high-end mountaineering outfitter that is just entering the scene in the USA with their top of the line…
ProView – Grivel North Machine Ice Tool
Performance These tools are equally at home on moderate to steep ice as they are on mixed or dry routes. I have climbed for two seasons (200+ routes) with these tools and have been impressed with their performance each and…
ProView – BlackYak Bakosi Jacket
As an ice climber, I am always searching for the perfect quiver of gear that will keep me warm in the coldest environment. Something simple, yet precise, that will provide just the right amount of warmth on high output days…
ProView – C.A.M.P. XLC Nanotech Automatic Crampons
C.A.M.P. is a company entrenched in experience. Founded in 1889 they’ve been doing this for a while. Like most things Italian; they focus on thoughtful design coupled with style, elegance, and functionality. Much like a Ferrari. Through experience, you get…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Super/DS StretchDown Jacket
Typically when I hear the words “puffy jacket,” I think of a bulky, restrictive, and easily shredded jacket. Designed to be durable, warm, and stretchy, Mountain Hardwear’s stylish new StretchDown DS (Dynamic Stretch) Hooded Jacket completely changed my perception of what…
ProView- Cassin X Dream and X Dream Alpine
“The Cassin X-Dream … the FERRARI of steep ice and mixed climbing” The ‘X DREAM’ models, while I’m not over fond of the name, represent a super-modular system for steep ice, mixed technical terrain and dry/sport tooling. I reviewed…