Climbing Gear

The options for adventurous objectives open wide when you add Petzl's Sum'Tec Ice Axe to your mountaineering gear. Its tapered pick penetrates into hard, shallow ice melting down the steep couloirs that safeguard the snowy, isolated aprons that you and a couple other skiers know of. Petzl made the shaft light to the keep the whole axe under a pound, so you'll have no qualms bringing it on alpine climbs that may or may not have steep, snowy sections to the summit. Despite its minimalist appeal, the Sum'Tex still sports beneficial features like the upgraded grip or adjustable TrigRest handrest that provide a good grip. Completely modular, this axe's pick, spike, or adze are interchangeable with …

The options for adventurous objectives open wide when you add Petzl's Sum'Tec Ice Axe to your mountaineering gear. Its tapered pick penetrates into hard, shallow ice melting down the steep couloirs that safeguard the snowy, isolated aprons that you and a couple other skiers know of. Petzl made the shaft light to the keep the whole axe under a pound, so you'll have no qualms bringing it on alpine climbs that may or may not have steep, snowy sections to the summit. Despite its minimalist appeal, the Sum'Tex still sports beneficial features like the upgraded grip or adjustable TrigRest handrest that provide a good grip. Completely modular, this axe's pick, spike, or adze are interchangeable with …

Design and Details Versatile rope for experienced climbers in rock, mixed, snow or ice environments Thin rope, excellent balance between weight and performance Greater longevity and ease of use in any conditions Duratec Dry treatment: makes the rope more resistant to water, dirt and abrasion Handling, grip and other characteristics are retained longer in cold, wet conditions UltraSonic Finish: the core and the sheath are bonded together at the rope ends which gives greater durability and avoids frayed ends ClimbReady Coil: specific coil makes the rope ready for use, which helps the user avoid initial uncoiling mistakes and increases longevity Middle Mark: indicates the middle of the rope to …

Petzl's ultralight, compact, and highly protective Volta Guide 9. 0mm Rope is ideal when your climb is high up on the mountain, or the mountain itself. Its thin diameter works as a twin rope for long multi-pitches, a half rope for minimalist mountaineering routes, or a single rope for strenuous single pitches in the alpine. The rope's Guide Dry treatment meets the UIAA's standards for water-resistance by absorbing less water than 2%. Petzl also treated this rope with EverFlex to stabilize the rope's core strands for improved consistency, consistent handling, and an excellent grip. The Middle Mark helps you identify the rope's center for quicker and easier rappels.

Design and Details Sender construction for ultimate light weight Lasting effectiveness in repelling water and dirt according to UIAA for maximum safety in the toughest conditions Achieves 1.5% in UIAA water absorption tests Optimized abrasion resistance thanks to Dry finishing Ready to climb packaging prevents knotting of the rope Center mark Double certified half and twin rope Weight: 38 g/m

Design and Details Sender construction for ultimate light weight Lasting effectiveness in repelling water and dirt according to UIAA for maximum safety in the toughest conditions Achieves 1.5% in UIAA water absorption tests Optimized abrasion resistance thanks to Dry finishing Ready to climb packaging prevents knotting of the rope Center mark Double certified half and twin rope Weight: 38 g/m

The 8. 5 Dry Climbing Rope is Black Diamond's versatile twin or half rope designed for winter mountaineering and summer alpine climbing. It's the thickest twin or half rope that Black Diamond offers, and its dry treatment protects the core and sheath from water absorption for use on ice or rock. Unique to BD ropes, the 2x2 woven sheath balances both durability and great handling; it isn't too stiff that it struggles through belay devices or so soft that it won't last a single season.

The Mambo Standard Climbing Rope is our beefy tether of choice when taking our newer climbers to the crag. The wide diameter gives more control in belay devices, and the thick sheath provides increased durability for multiple top-rope sessions. Petzl's EverFlex treatment stabilizes the core strands, so we can depend on consistent grip and smooth handling as we dance up the wall, from first send to last.

The 8. 5 Dry Climbing Rope is Black Diamond's versatile twin or half rope designed for winter mountaineering and summer alpine climbing. It's the thickest twin or half rope that Black Diamond offers, and its dry treatment protects the core and sheath from water absorption for use on ice or rock. Unique to BD ropes, the 2x2 woven sheath balances both durability and great handling; it isn't too stiff that it struggles through belay devices or so soft that it won't last a single season.

From bouldery sport routes to long trad climbs to top rope sessions, Edelrid's Boa Eco 9. 8mm Climbing Rope will keep you safe and confident while you send. Edlerid made it from high-quality yarns that were left over from the production of previous ropes, so no new fibers were created for its production to reduce waste and environmental impact. A Thermo Shield treatment keeps the Boa Eco supple and smooth throughout its life, and the kernmantle construction combines a stretchy core with a durable outer sheath for long-lasting strength and killer handling.

The 9. 4 Climbing Rope is Black Diamond's skinniest line that's certified solely for for single use. It's a balance between lightness and durability that advanced climbers look for whether they're projecting sport or trad. Its 9. 4mm diameter is at once supple and strong to slide through carabiners without much rope drag and still take a surprising amount of falls. Since it sits on the skinnier side, this rope is a great option for the occasional alpine approach as long as the rocks are dry.

Metolius made the Quarter Dome Haul Bag durable enough for big walls and convenient enough for casual days at the crag. The padded shoulder straps and waist belt assure a comfy approach no matter how far, and they remove as soon as you're ready to haul. Metolius claims its Durathane fabric is ten times stronger than standard treated nylons that make up most haul bags, and the welded construction forms a leak-proof seal so unwanted liquids don't seep in—or out, and down the party below, if you catch the drift. This bag is the second to smallest in the Metolius haul bag collection, and best suits full day or even an overnighter.

Design and Details Center mark PFC-free Weight: 64 g/m

Design and Details Center mark PFC-free Weight: 64 g/m

Specs: Number of points: 14 Weight: 1020 g Boot sizes: 35 to 45 (M linking bar included) BARRETTE accessory (optional) fits boot sizes 40 to 50 Certifications CE, UIAA Technology: Strong steel construction Alpen Adapt™ system for modular function Front point length adjustable with one screw (Petzl® patented) Front points, linking bars, antibot system, and bindings all separately replaceable Compatible with IRVIS™ or VASAK™ front sections to adjust crampons for mountaineering or ski touring Compatible with DART™ front sections to adjust for ice climbing Fil™ or Fil Flex™ built to fit wide range of boots with or without to welts Includes FAKIR transport pouch Adjustable configuration: dual-point fo…

Mammut's Alpine Sender Dry Rope is a triple-certified climbing rope that you can use as a half rope in the alpine, a twin rope on a multi-pitch, or a single rope on challenging single-pitches. Best-used by experienced belayers, its skinny 8. 7mm diameter packs small and reduces rope drag on wandering routes. Mammut's Dry treatment excels UIAA's standards for limiting water absorption, and it significantly enhances abrasion-resistance for a greater performance on rock as well as ice. Mammut also added a center mark to assist with quicker rappels.

Now that we have the Metolius Roll Up Stick Clip Kit, gone are the days of the painter's pole walking stick that gets caught on low-hanging branches and telescoping poles that don't quite fit in our pack or take on dents that make us fight for extension. This innovative design looks like and takes up just as much space as a roll of duct tape to conveniently dump inside our pack for the approach. Once at the wall, we twist the end piece on the rivet, thread on the Superclip, and start to unroll the pole, which gives us up to 9. 8 feet of length to easily clip the first bolt.

There's at least one cam in this Wild Country New Friend Set that would fit in a crack that suits our fingers perfectly. One might feel too small, and the other too large—or some other combination—but at least one will slide into a crack as perfectly as all four fingers. Given Wild Country was the first company to sell the original camming device, you can rest assured that they've had the longest to research an ideal construction.

The PU Mega Pack 50 offers a wide variety of holds to improve or complete our home wall design. With the proper mounting hardware included and a how-to booklet, this kit makes our upgrade an easy task.