The Alpine Start

After climbing with the new Alien cams for about a month now i'm sold. They are a definite improvement on the old Aliens and a real asset on the wall...." go to full review

The Twin Gates are an interesting take on the locking biner concept. They work, and they work well. They can be finicky to operate, even for an experienced user, but by far their biggest downfall is their biggest upside: innovation. Someone who’s gotten used to the idea, or is curious about new gear, will learn to use them quickly and effectively. But pass them to your partner on a multi-pitch route and they look at them with distrust. It’s a great concept, it really is, but it will take a..." go to full review

Simply a great choice for anyone from beginners to veterans who are looking for a technical shoe that works on a wide variety of rock types and styles from crack to steep face.  The new Vapor is more refined than the previous rendition with a better fit, a better look and more performance.  I’ve been so happy with these shoes that I picked up an extra pair for the gym this winter.go to full review

These are the best ice screws i've tried, and i've used all the ones readily available in North America. They bite fast and crank in very well. I'd prefer a longer hanger and two biner holes but i can live without both. Besides the aluminum ones seem to weigh nothing at all and the weight savings is hard to live without...." go to full review