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Gear Review: Black Diamond Fuel Ice Tool

Sam Davies

The all-new Black Diamond Fuel is a high-performance ice tool suitable for anything from steep ice routes to mixed climbing on overhanging rock. Featuring a revolutionary lightweight shaft that is...

Gear Review: Black Diamond Fuel Ice Tool

Sam Davies

The all-new Black Diamond Fuel is a high-performance ice tool suitable for anything from steep ice routes to mixed climbing on overhanging rock. Featuring a revolutionary lightweight shaft that is...

Gear Review: Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight

Sam Davies

On fast-and-light missions and smash-and-grab ascents where weight really matters, the Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight presents a 25% weight savings over the Camalot. With sculpted lobes that account for a...

Gear Review: Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight

Sam Davies

On fast-and-light missions and smash-and-grab ascents where weight really matters, the Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight presents a 25% weight savings over the Camalot. With sculpted lobes that account for a...

Gear Review: La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoe

Sam Davies

An all-around, aggressive hook and loop closure shoe for climbing performance on all terrain, the La Sportiva Otaki ( men's, women's ) is perfect for overhung sport climbing and difficult...

Gear Review: La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoe

Sam Davies

An all-around, aggressive hook and loop closure shoe for climbing performance on all terrain, the La Sportiva Otaki ( men's, women's ) is perfect for overhung sport climbing and difficult...

Gear Review: Petzl Adjama and Luna Climbing Har...

Sam Davies

The adjustable leg loops of the Petzl Adjama and Luna harnesses make them an ideal piece of equipment for mountaineering and ice climbing. With their ENDOFRAME Technology construction, they provides...

Gear Review: Petzl Adjama and Luna Climbing Har...

Sam Davies

The adjustable leg loops of the Petzl Adjama and Luna harnesses make them an ideal piece of equipment for mountaineering and ice climbing. With their ENDOFRAME Technology construction, they provides...

Gear Review: Mad Rock Lifeguard Belay Device

Sam Davies

The Mad Rock Lifeguard belay device with assisted braking is compact, light and durable. It has been constructed using hot forged aircraft grade aluminum and stainless steel for increased durability....

Gear Review: Mad Rock Lifeguard Belay Device

Sam Davies

The Mad Rock Lifeguard belay device with assisted braking is compact, light and durable. It has been constructed using hot forged aircraft grade aluminum and stainless steel for increased durability....

Gear Review: Mammut 9.8mm Eternity Climbing Rope

Sam Davies

This is the Bi-pattern option of the all-around 9.8 Eternity. The 9.8 Eternity Dry Duodess is the first choice when a very versatile rope with perfect handling is required. New...

Gear Review: Mammut 9.8mm Eternity Climbing Rope

Sam Davies

This is the Bi-pattern option of the all-around 9.8 Eternity. The 9.8 Eternity Dry Duodess is the first choice when a very versatile rope with perfect handling is required. New...