Guide Pick™
Every year, we survey RMI's professional mountain guides — the same people leading climbs on Rainier, Denali, and peaks around the globe — to find out which gear they trust most.
The products with the most guide votes earn our Guide Pick™ badge. It's not about brand hype — it's about gear proven in the harshest conditions.
Our Philosophy
We believe outfitting should be simple, not overwhelming. Every product we carry is selected for performance, durability, and reliability. Our mission is to cut through the psycho-babble and make things simple.
Guide Pick™
Each year, we survey RMI’s professional mountain guides to find the gear they trust most on the world’s toughest climbs. The winners earn our Guide Pick™ badge — your shortcut to proven performance.
Rentals
Whether you're renting for Rainier or having you gear shipped to you, our rental program makes it easy and affordable to get into the mountains. Don't let lack of gear stop you from finding your summit.
Gear Cache
Sustainability meets affordability - offering “experienced” gear from our rental program and RMI’s guides at 30–90% off. Lightly used gear lets you score premium equipment and give gear a second life.
Join Our Rope
Gloves will be tested in 2 weeks but reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Most impressive is their customer service. You speak to live folks who are knowledgeable and have a customer-first mentality.
I have been a customer of Whittaker Mountaineering for decades. Customer service and expertise are beyond belief! I always get the right gear for the right application. They hit it out of the park every time.
I'm an adventure expert and have used Whittaker for years. They will never oversell expensive gear, but you get equipped for your needs.
Shop by Summit
We take it a step further — every major peak has its own curated gear list, tested by the guides who've climbed it.
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Shop the Gear Cache
Lightly used gear from our rental program and RMI's guides. Premium equipment at a fraction of the price.
Rental Program
Whether you're renting for Rainier or having gear shipped to you, our rental program makes it easy to get into the mountains.
Mountain Knowledge Blog
From packing lists to summit guides, our blog is written by the guides and experts who actually use the gear.
