What’s in my Pack
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Pro climber Brent Barghahn has some impressive free climbing ascents of El Capitan, and definitely knows a thing or two about what to bring on a big wall. Here's a link to his checklist from a helpful blog article he wrote.
Check out what American alpinist (and Piolet d’Or winner) Graham Zimmerman brought on a highly technical climb of Link Sar in Pakistan. Also, his new memoir is terrific, as is a YouTube film documenting this climb.
What does a pro ski guide take for a day tour? Check out this detailed list from Shane Robinson and Graybird Guiding.
American alpine climbing expert Colin Haley has some battle-tested (and somewhat unconventional) preferences for his alpine clothing system. See a few of them here, along with the link to the complete article on the Patagonia website.
Check out what IFMGA Certified Guide Mark Smiley takes for a two day Rainier climb up one of the standard routes. (This is a free preview from Mark's new online class class on alpine climbing. Learn more from his website, mtnsense.com.)
Mark Postle and Steve House have more then 30 Denali summits between them, and so they know what gear works and what doesn’t. Check out these videos, and accompanying article from Uphill Athlete, to learn the precise kit they like to bring.
A search and rescue (SAR) team may head out on a mission without knowing what they might be getting into. Carrying some carefully selected gear can help you be resourceful and adapt to a mission that might be more technical than you initially thought. This article comes from rescue expert and IFMGA Certified Guide Karsten Delap.
Have a look what backcountry ski expert and IFMGA Guide Colin Zacharias carries for a day trip in this excellent YouTube video. (You'll never guess what the wine corks are for . . .)
It's a rare opportunity to hear from a world class expert on what specifically they bring for an overnight alpine climb. Get it straight from Steve House. (You’ll never believe what he fits in a 30 liter pack!)