When touring deep powder is your main course then there's no other ski that fits the bill. With a 120mm underfoot you'll float like a pontoon boat on a glass pond. My drifters are my first choice when it's deep. The rocker tip really makes a difference when breaking skin track as opposed to a traditional cambered ski.

I would not recommend the 0.5 size for Aid climbing. I've had (2) in a row of these deform on the trigger shaft and allow the trigger to move past the stopping point making the cam lobes invert. The second linkcam deformed after only two placements. It's kinda scary to deal with when it happens Aid climbing. They should be fine for normal trad climbing as long as you don't step on your gear...see attached photo

These are fantastic!. They don't have a lip to hook your rope on so they clip and unclip very easily. They are super light weight and the screw gate action is very smooth. These are my new favorite lockers and they come climbing with me every time. If you like light weight, easy to use, sturdy lockers, then these are the carabiners for you.

This is a great slip on shoe that performs well on slab and small edges. I prefer to wear this on long trad climbs and not so technical sport climbs. I would not recommend this on the steep stuff because the heal doesn't hold to well. Your foot can slip out when really cranking on a heel hook, unless you really size down then they become very uncomfortable, but your heel will stay in, so it's a trade off. Oh yea they definitely color your feet orange after wearing them, and it doesn't seem to go away even after months of wearing them.

I'm really stoked to finally own this boot! The hefty price tag steered me clear for along time, but man am I happy with what I've purchased. These boots are the bomb for a no compromise touring boot. They are more capable of driving a ski than other softer feeling touring boots. Built around Dalbello's Krypton Pro basic design, these are unlike any touring boot out there. They provide almost infinite flex, yet still are able to provide the leverage needed to ski at higher speeds. With a huge range of motion for walk mode, they make skinning (almost) enjoyable. The Intuition liner makes the fit of these as close as you can get to completely custom foam liner without buying them. As with most ski boots, a custom foot bed is recommended for best fit and support, which should eliminate some of the high volume this boot provides initially.

I've been using my 6 liter dromedary bag for a couple years now and it has yet to disappoint. Very durable, great 3 way cap, and easy to hang. Leave it in the sun and you'll have warm water for a shower using the added shower accessory kit. Great for camping.

This is essential equipment anytime jugging up a fixed line is part of your adventure. Easy to hold, easy to use, and rock solid. These are my absolute favorite ascenders.

These are some of the lightest locking Carabiners I've used. Easy to lock/unlock and no lip on the hook to catch the rope make this easy to un-clip as well. You won't be disappointed with these.

When you're going to be in your harness for hours or days on end then this is the harness for you! Super wide padding on the legs and back, very adjustable loops, and tons of features. This is my main climbing harness. If you're looking for comfort look no further!

This is one of my favorite pieces of gear on my rack! Light weight, easy trigger pull, and easy to place. I cannot imagine leading trad without them!

These shoes are great! They have a stiff sole and great padding for a climbing shoe. Trad is where these shoes shine the brightest. They fit snug and don't stretch very much. If you need something that edges well, performs all day, and does not deform under pressure this is your shoe.

The gate on this Carabiner is much bigger than most wire gates making it much easier to clip. This feature combined with it's light weight make this a great addition to anyone trying to lighten up their climbing gear.

This helmet fits great, feels great, and is so light weight I often forget I have it on. It's almost like wearing nothing at all! It does scratch easy, but hey it's a climbing helmet.

These are some of my favorite climbing shoes, built to last and comfortable. I frequently use these for long trad climbs or slab climbing.

The shoes are a great all around climbing shoe. They work great for vertical and slightly over hanging routes and are more comfortable than most other climbing shoes, which makes the great for leaving on for extended periods of time.

I can't live with my coffee when camping so I take this great little french press every time. Super light weight and easy to take apart to clean. Don't leave home without it.

Nothing says fear and climbing like using pitons and pins. From the days when Yvon Chouinard used to make them by hand, not much has changed. These are still essential big wall and alpine climbing gear. From anchors to aid this gear does it all.

This is the easiest filter I've used. Just fill and forget. We camped next to a very muddy creek and this filter worked great even in the muddy water. This is now a staple part of my camping gear I don't leave home without it.

This ropes is great for most applications especially if you're looking to save a little weight. You get a little more rope stretch than thicker ropes, but that's to be expected. Watch out using it in auto locking belay devices as the smaller diameter is not recommended by some manufacturers (still works great in my gri-gri). Great for alpine outings!

I cannot put into words how I feel about these boots. This is the single best piece of outdoor gear I use. I've put these boots through hell and back and they are still going strong. If they ever eventually do wear out I'll be buying the same exact boot again. They are rugged, durable, stable, waterproof, and built to last. They support my feet incredibly, I've even used them to lead up to 5.9 climbing and they perform. I have all the outdoor gear you can imagine and these are my favorite piece of gear. They do have a short break in period and I recommend a footbed to make them the perfect fit and support.

King of the Snow! I can't stop smiling when I rip on fresh pow days with these!

Surprisingly easy swing weight + perfect rocker = stompability

These guys are a great addition to any trad rack. They are definitely the 'go to' piece when the crux is staring you right in the face. Easy trigger pull, fluid movement, and reliability make up these cams, the one complaint is they do weigh a bit more than any other cam, but you could always just go on a diet to justify the extra gear weight.

You have to admit trad climbing is as little crazy, but you don't have to make your protection choice that way. Climbers who know choose C4's.
**Easy, smooth, reliable, consistent trigger pull every time
**Lighter than all previous versions = lighter rack!
**Easy to see colors, any who has gotten tunnel vision when cruxing on lead can appreciate this feature
**Easy to place
**Huge size range, from fingers tips to Off Widths
My favorite outdoor activity is trad climbing, and I've used just about every Cam out there over the years. I use Camalots by choice, and the C4's are the best hands down.

I'd have to say they have definitely got it right in this latest version of the Mugen. I've been a fan of the Mugen for a while now and this is better than all the previous versions. First of all they changed the liner, no more bad smell! Before this change my Mugen's would literally contaminate the entire room with foul foot odor, this is no more! Also they stiffened the tow box, which gives the Mugen significantly better edging capabilities. Need to stand on a dime edge, no problem! Bravo Mad Rock for improving my favorite cheap shoe! You can't find a better deal. The do run a tiny bit bigger than the older Mugen.

Nothing you can buy in the local hardware store can compare to this hammer, built by climbers for AID climbing, enough said.

I originally bought these to stay connected when bike commuting, now I use them for just about everything. No matter if I'm bouldering, mtn. biking, or cranking on my commuter bike to make it to the office on-time these are my weapon of choice. It's very easy to answer calls on my phone with just a touch of a small button. It did take a little while to 'adjust' to their fit, as they don't fit quite as well as the Smokin' buds.

These socks feel fantastic. They have enough cushion to be soft, yet not too much to be too soft. Everytime I hike I use these to cut my foot fatigue. They fit excellent and stay in place during long excursion. Definetly will buy them again.

This hat is one of the best breathing hats I've purchased. Unlike other brands this hat vents and breaths very well. Great fit and great material

These shoes are meant for steep climbing. With the dual density rubber on the sole and the aggressive heel these shoes love the steeps. Not quite as aggressive as the Loco (which hurts like hell), these shooes have a more natural feel. I've used the Flash but much prefer these. The rubber extra rubber around the toe box makes for great scumbing on horizontal routes.

After only one week the built in belt was torn to shreds from washing it, other than that these shorts are great. The are made from very breathable fabric and perform very well, quick drying too

Easy to carry, not to heavy and folds up well. Oh yea and it works well as a crash pad too, not quite as hard as the Metolius so it feels a little better for short falls.

This bag has more pockets and and folders than I know what to do with. It looks killer and holds my laptop very securely. The floating padding adapts to fit most laptops. The shoulder pad isn't very soft is my only complaint.

Love 'em, super light weight, very breathable mesh. The rubber around the toes saves you from any unwanted stubs and bangs. I did have one of the lace gromets come out, but a little super glue fixed that.

This packs is fantastic!!!!! The light weight material makes for a very light backpack. The moldable back piece can easily be adjusted to fit most any back and the added gear loops on the belt make for a great climbing pack. You can tell Arc'teryx has done their homework because this pack has great weight distribution and suspension. If it's an all day or weekend excursion this pack will hold most everything you need.

Everything fits together very well, the grip works very. They work as well as what I use at home. Not the lightest, but worth the money. I'm happy with what I bought.

This rope rocks! Very durable and light weight, very easy to clip with and belay with. The pattern change is easy to see, essential when trying to find the middle mark in a hurry. What out using it in a Gri-Gri because it moves through it very quickly. I've only had it a month, but it seems pretty durable so far, we'll see how the summer climbing season treats it.

This shoe is built for Trad. It's much thicker than most shoes which adds extra cushioning when jamming your feet in cracks. The rubber around the laces does a great job protecting the laces when crack climbing as well. One thing I did notice is they were a bit warmer than most shoes, probably because they are thicker. If you're going to be in your shoes for long periods of time these are perfect.

This backpack rocks (so far). I'm fairly short 5'6" and the regular fit me perfectly. I had littl- to-no adjustment of the back support poles for it to fit my back like a glove. The gearloops on the belt are a great feature as well, especially when trad climbing. Lightweight and sturdy, would recommend it to anyone who climbs or backcountry skis as it would work great for either.

These skis rock! Unlike most twin tips these are very stable at very high speeds and love to go fast, very fast. If straight lining and cliff drops are your normal runs, these are the skis for you. When you strap these to your feet you can tell these are not for the faint of heart, it takes a little more effort to throw them around. They definitely love the pow and are built for big mountain. Ski the big lines like the pros with confidence, leaving you smiling from ear to ear. Once of the most fun skis I've ever ridden.

These gloves exceeded my expectations. Not only are they great glove liners, but they can be used in any situation. The added grips make them great for driving, snow blowing, and even belay gloves. Most other liners are simply that liners, these can be used in most any situation.

These shoes are great for over hanging steep routes or boulding. The dual density rubber makes for great edging. The aggressive heal makes for excellent heal hooking and traction, no other shoes compares in this aspect. I wouldn't use them for slab climbing, they are difintely meant for steep climbing.

This ski rocks in the pow, and provides excellent float. Try imaging a perfect park ski for pow days and here's where you'd find it. With a soft flex and massive girth under foot this ski makes every feature on the mountain seem like the perfect jump. Great in the deep stuff, also surprisingly quick and nimble on hard pack. If building a backcountry booter is your idea of a perfect day, then this is your perfect ski.

Having been a professional ski bootfitter, I know the importance of a high performance, functional ski boot, and this boot is it. The Krypton series unique tongue design allows for almost infinite flex which translates to better control, more stability, and more natural ski control. When a proper fit is achieved shin bang is virtually eliminated. Weather you are hucking cliffs or screaming down your favorite run, you will not find a better boot. I could have any boot on the market, but this one is as good as it gets.