Zipper Mountaineering Gear

For new climbers, the variety of gear can be daunting. These tips help you get equipped for your next mountaineering adventure.

Learn about the essential avalanche safety gear you need to carry when you venture beyond in-bounds ski areas.

Get tips on what cams, nuts and other gear to take rock climbing and how to organize it all. Also see some examples of gear-racking options.

Learning how to place trad gear is an essential skill as you progress as a climber. This article teaches you how to place stoppers and cams.