We are proud to present our newly updated Gear Lexicon– an online, item-by-item description of the gear needed for mountaineering.
Please feel free to share this resource- we hope you will find it instructive and useful!
-The Alpine Ascents Gear Staff
Hey Alpine, My glacier glasses get so foggy when I’m hiking up the Muir snowfield that it’s like my eyeballs are in a sauna. How can I beat the steam and get my visibility back? Help! Sincerely, Blinded by the Exertion *** Hi Blinded, We’ve all been there! Heavy breathing and eyewear are not a match […]
By Trevor Husted As part of our Guide Development Series, this next post focuses on the essential items to include in your first aid kit if you are guiding an alpine climb. Have you taken an opportunity to look into your med kit lately? Perhaps question why something is even in there or maybe restock […]
Are you planning on climbing to the roof of Africa this summer? If so, check out the 2022 Kilimanjaro webinar that we hosted on May 25th. Our Kilimanjaro Program Director, Eric Murphy, outlined our COVID-19 protocols, the Tanzanian VISA process, and gave a detailed overview of the trip and what to expect. We wrapped up […]
