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We decipher the industry jargon, sponsored listicles, and 20-minute reviews, and cut to the chase. We want to distill the world of outdoors, and specifically mountaineering, gear, and apparel, creating cohesion and understanding of the Outdoor industry's overly techincal explanations. And we’ve developed a tool that helps do exactly that: Guide Pick.

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Petzl

$109.95

Lightweight ice axe for glacier travel, with leash! The GLACIER ice axe with a leash! The lightweight GLACIER LINKIN ice axe is your go-to companion for glacier travel. With a curved head design...

Petzl

$299.95

Versatile Ice Axe for Technical Mountaineering and Ice Climbing QUARK is a versatile ice axe designed for technical mountaineering and ice climbing. Its balance and ICE pick allow solid placeme...

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Black Diamond

$41.21

~~$54.95~~

For midweek dawn patrols, all-night approaches, or just big climbing objectives that push beyond daylight. With a compact body, the Spot 400 features a low profile ergonomic and balanced design fo...

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Black Diamond

$71.21

~~$94.95~~

Ideal For Ski Mountaineering Adventures Perfect for Rainier's standard climbing routes, the Couloir has minimal padding on the waist and legs to allow for comfortable glacier travel. For technical...

Patagonia

$179.00

Perfect Layering Piece for Climbing Any Peak With a waffle weave that extends all the way into the hood, the R1 Air is the perfect second layer for high-exertion activities in the mountains. It'll...

Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom

Smartwool

$90.00

A Great Feeling First Layer A year-round favorite, our Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottoms work hard to keep you comfortable everywhere, from the ski lifts to the campsite. With an updated...

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Outdoor Research

$63.20

~~$79.00~~

For the Fast Hiker and Ounce-counting Backpacker Durable, ultralight, low profile, waterproof gaiters with best-selling Helium fabric, built for the fast hiker and ounce-counting backpacker. Meet t...

Patagonia

$179.00

Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...

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La Sportiva

$824.25

~~$1,099.00~~

RMI Expeditions Guides Love this Boot G2 Evo is the ultra thermal double boot for extreme mountaineering and prolonged use at low temperatures. G2 Evo belongs to the La Sportiva high mountain line...

Patagonia

$89.00

So nice you'll forget you're not going commando. A classic, all-around 100% recycled polyester baselayer. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering. Hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back...

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Julbo

$64.95

The Julbo Camino is an ideal glacier glass. That's why it's a guide pick, and the reason we've carried it in our rental program for years. Lightweight and designed with a focus on function, Camino...

Arc'teryx

$600.00

Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All-round mountain apparel. | AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across...

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