So I love these mountaineering boots! Having worn them on their first true challenge today, in the German Alps, they performed swimmingly. I was looking for a pair of boots with decent stiffness and crampon compatibility (I am using the Black Diamond Serac Pro, which they fit fine). I also wanted to used these boots on mixed terrain (aka, heavy hiking, not quite Everest level...). They met my expectations, and then some. They were stiff, but not too stiff on some seriously tough terrain and handled well in wet and muddy conditions. I wasn't able to test out my crampons with these boots today though, as the weather just didn't call for it. They fit true to size, but I went a half size up in order to accommodate heavy winter socks. I have pretty narrow feet, and they fit fine when I tightened the laces. They hold my heal well so blistering was not an issue. Also, when descending, I didn't feel unstable at all or have my toes jammed to the front of the boot too badly. I really would buy these boots again.

I really love this jacket. It is light enough to use for running in colder weather, but not oppressive with bulk. The sleeve pocket is just the right size for a bit of cash and a credit card. I have used this for trail running mainly, but I see this being part of my cross country ski/ hiking wardrobe as well. It is true to size, but if you have a long torso, I would go a size up (I have a shorter torso, so it fit fine). The lining around the collar is a nice touch, so it doe not chafe when fully zipped. It is a very versatile piece to add to your outdoor gear.

These are a good pair of hiking pants. They are a bit higher in the waist, which suited me, as I use them for backpacking, and nothing is worse than trying to pull your pants up under a 40lb bag...but I digress. The color that I chose was the green which is a pretty moss color which hides dirt stains pretty well. They are of a thin material, yet it seems durable. These pants look quite nice as shorts as well, not looking as if they are zip offs, but actually shorts! They do tend to run a tad large, but who wants skin tight hiking pants anyway! I wish they were a bit thicker so I could use them for longer in the year, but what they lack in thickness, they make up for in quick drying time. I would certainly buy them again. The nicest touch is the elastic type panels on the sides of the waist band. This prevents mooning the hikers behind you when you bend over.

I could live in these pants! Being a petite 5'4'' 115 lbs, I bought the size four. I do not like my pants to be tight, so I am glad I sized up from my usual size two. This size allows for me to either wear them on their own, or put a base layer under them for really cold temperatures. They have a looser fit that is a straight leg throughout the pants. I did not think I would like the wide look, but this is actually a nice touch that makes them classy enough to wear out. I have the brown color which is a nice rich milk chocolate, not shiny at all like they seem in the picture. The material is durable and thick, yet not oppressive. They have a nice stretch, which makes rock scrambling a breeze. These pants also have a great bungy at the bottom which keeps unwanted gunk from getting in, yet will not replace the use of gaiters for messy weather. Overall, a great pant. I got them on cheap and steep, so did not pay full price, yet I would certainly pay full price for these great pants! Lastly, my husband says they make my butt look great....always a plus!