Black Diamond pitons were the foundation of American aid climbing, and from invention to today, no company makes a better all-around cam. Yet, it’s easy to…
Author: Nate Fearer
Nate Fearer
Nate Fearer is an outdoors enthusiast based out of Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Southern California, became entranced by Sierra Nevada alpine trips, and now finds that same sense of wonder in the North Cascades. Whether it's rock climbing, mountaineering, running, fly fishing, mountain biking, etc. etc., Nate just wants to be outside with the rocks and trees. When he's not in the forest thrashing gear, he might be behind the computer doing tech-y stuff or spending some quality time with his family.
The original Giro Montaro MIPS helmet developed a following and established itself as one of Giro’s best selling trail helmets of all time. When I reviewed…
I am, first and foremost, an alpine climber. When I started mountain biking years ago, I did what many climbers do, and I rode my bike…
There was a time when I thought that lined pants were only for use by ranchers in desolate, frozen places like the Dakotas. It turns out…
The original Stretch Ozonic jacket is a long-time fan favorite in Mountain Hardwear’s selection of shells and rain gear. It’s generally renowned for its light weight,…
Fleece jackets always conjure up images of the 90s for me. Patagonia’s classic Synchilla was in full swing with no sense of retro irony, and everyone…
Gloves can be a divisive topic among mountain bikers. Are they a hindrance to ride feel and natural breathability, or do they offer critical grip and…
It’s easy to think of helmets as just-in-case gear. Their real payout is when you take a good slam, and your head remains unscathed, right? Sort…
Regardless of the season, alpine travel demands quality eyewear. Whether it’s the piercing white of snow and glaciers or the continuous bright-flecked gray of a granitic…
Sometime in 2018, I was nearing the end of a day climbing at Smith Rock. My feet were tired, but I still had the need for…
Sun hoodies came into the mainstream about 2 years ago, and many companies have tried their hand. For such a seemingly simple product, it’s clear that…