Climbing Gear

The comfortable Kong Scarab is my favorite helmet—but alas it is discontinued. Petzl's Meteor is an ultralight alternative.

Black Diamond's Couloir Harness is a stunning choice for ski mountaineers. My ice gear reviews and recommendation are here.

Climbing Helmet Reviews

• CAMP Speed
• Black Diamond Half Dome
• Black Diamond Tracer
• Kong Scarab
• Petzl Elios
• Petzl Meteor III

Harnesses

• Black Diamond Couloir
• CAMP USA Air CR
• Petzl Hirundos
• Arcteryx R320A
• Black Diamond Alpine Bod
• CAMP USA XLH 95
• Mammut Alpine Light

Ice Gear

• Crampons
• Ice Axes

Climbing Shoes

• La Sportiva Mythos

Carabiners

• Black Diamond Vaporlock
• Black Diamond Nitron Screwgate
• Black Diamond Mini Pearabiner