2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (260+ words) MSRP: $229.95 (as tested, with Reactiv lens) In the box you’ll find the glasses, removable side shields, a retention strap, a soft case, and a cleaning cloth/storage bag. That’s a solid kit for alpine-specific sunglasses and it signals Julbo knows…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (194+ words) MSRP: Alpinisto 50 ($299.95); Alpinisto 25 ($199.95) Cons: pouch for cover flap doesn’t hold flap well; cover flap could have a zipper to make it into a usable pouch Another standout innovation is the elastic waistbelt. Rather than having to loosen the belt and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1126+ words) [This Sharp End story originally appeared in Alpinist 94 (Summer 2026), which is now available on newsstands and in our online store. Only a small fraction of our many long-form stories from the print edition are ever uploaded to Alpinist.com. Be…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (121+ words) MSRP: $99.95 – $129.95 My rack is made up of camming devices from a variety of brands, and I often recommend this strategy to new leaders while I’m teaching trad courses. I’ve noticed that Friends are usually a hair bigger than equivalent sizes…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (147+ words) Regarding the Bergtagen Vest, it is helpful to know that the cut is a bit loose and can fit over a number of layers, so if you’re looking for more of a streamlined athletic fit, you might check out one…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (248+ words) [From March 27-28, Matt Cornell, Jackson Marvell and Alan Rousseau climbed a new route on Alaska’s Mt. Dickey. They named their route Heavy is the Hand (WI6+ M6+ A1, 5,000′).—Ed.] Heavy is the hand that chops the ledge. Heavy is the hand that hammers…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (236+ words) MSRP: $429 (Jacket), $489 (Pants) Regardless of the downsides, I am so glad that I had the opportunity to test this jacket and add it to my mountain quiver, where it takes pole position for most alpine adventures. It will definitely make…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (675+ words) [This Sharp End story originally appeared in Alpinist 93 (Spring 2026), which is now available on newsstands and in our online store. Only a small fraction of our many long-form stories from the print edition are ever uploaded to Alpinist.com. Be…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (249+ words) Gregory’s Targhee 32 ski-mountaineering pack is well-designed, multi-functional, and large enough for full-day tours and alpine days with all the features you need and none that you don’t. I found the pack to be comfortable, carry well, and to be slim,…...