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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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Guide Pick

36 products

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Outdoor Research

$60.00

~~$75.00~~

An Ultralight Hoodie with the Perfect Combo of UV Protection and Breathability The Echo is made from lightweight and breathable fabric infused with UPF 15 sun protection and ActiveFresh™ odor co...

Patagonia

$149.00

Hike, Alpine, or Rock, this Pant does it All Fully featured, lightweight soft-shell pants with added durability for long alpine rock routes and all-day movement above the tree line. Inseam is 32 in...

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...

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...

Patagonia

$289.00

A Guide Pick for a Reason Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled po...

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La Sportiva

$524.25

~~$699.00~~

Our Guides Love this Boot for Rainier This boot is the Guide Pick™ for mid-season Rainier climbs, or anywhere a single, leather boot is required! The Nepal Cube GTX is a warm and technical mountai...

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Black Diamond

$48.71

~~$64.95~~

The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so ...

Patagonia

$99.00

A Great Fitting Top for Wicking Sweat This midweight zip-neck finds the right balance between weight, breathability and wicking performance. Versatile enough to wear alone or under layers, it keeps...

Patagonia

$89.00

So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wick...

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