Gear

When embarking on a thrilling mountaineering adventure, one of the most crucial pieces of gear you'll need is a reliable harness. A well-fitted harness not only ensures your safety but...

When you think of camping, you probably think of long summer evenings, lake days, and toasty campfires. And while summer camping is all well and good, there’s something to be...

Broken gear is a massive bummer at any time, but when you’re on the mountain, it can be much more than an inconvenience. A broken zipper, a ripped puffy, or...

To say eyes are important would be a bit of an understatement; for most of us, they’re the sensory organ we rely on above all else, and that holds true...

Much like a relationship, climbing gear requires upkeep in order to avoid serious bodily harm. When you’re climbing, the points of your crampons and ice axes are often the only things keeping you anchored to the mountain and making sure they are in good shape is paramount. 

With early-season climbing in full swing on Mount Rainier,  we figured it was time to revisit one of the most common questions we get here at Whittaker Mountaineering; how do I choose a mountaineering boot? With dozens of different styles tailored to almost every situation you can encounter in the mountains, saying it’s hard to choose is an understatement.

Puffy Washing 101 We love our Puffys. They keep us warm on rest breaks, double as perfect pillows, and keep us cozy on those post-aprés walks home. But let's face...

If you’ve ever been mountaineering, you know how much gear you’ve got to lug along with you. Crampons, ice ax, helmet, harness, carabiners, ascenders, rope, food, water, sleeping bag, tent…...

If you’ve been mountaineering, skiing, or even hiking in cold weather you know how quickly your fingers get frosty. When you’re surrounded by civilization, warming up your digits might be...