If you want to climb in comfort but do not see any reason to spend $150 for a pair of climbing pants then you have found the product you need. Whether you are climbing old school chimneys or high end sport routes these pants allow you unfettered freedom of movement. Just as importantly these pants will be there day after day because they are super durable. The durability comes from intelligent fabric use that produces a lightweight and bomber product. I have always used less expensive cotton based pants before but the Zion pant from prAna out lasted more than half a dozen pairs of these inferior products thus proving the added value of the Zion pant. The only flaw I encountered was the waist cinch not staying secure, and this was really negligable. Buy these, save money, climb more!

This rope will not leave you disappointed. The Edelweiss Onsight Arc 9.9 clips and carries like a 9.4 but wears like a 10.5. I normally go thru about 5-6 ropes per year. This rope was tough enough that I only went thru (2) ropes this year. I love putting up new climbing routes and all of my ropes are used as work ropes. Sport, trad, whippers,hangdog,fix and jug,new routes,runouts,whatever, this rope has been put through the paces of a much thicker rope and has proven its value. My ropes are used with little to no regard towards their well-being and the sheath is still intact and the rope ready to go. The sheath is sensative to friction burns so do not hit mach 10 when rappelling or lowering and this rope will provide not only confidence but durability. This rope will not die fast. Get one and you'll see.