Outsole: The part below the midsole that actually makes contact with the ground. Typically made from rubber or a ...

Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

Get your hike on with these trail-approved staples, picked by our resident outdoor gear expert, from no-break-in footwear to ...

Other climbing gear. Other necessary climbing gear you need to bring on a mountaineering expedition includes a harness, a helmet, and protective equipment including cams, nuts, runners, Prusik ...

Hiking with wet gear is terrible. Here are 23 pieces of waterproof and quick-drying gear to stay dry and comfortable on your next rainy adventure.

Hiking is the perfect hobby to pick up this year. You get out into nature, and you get exercise all at the same time. If you want to better prepare yourself for hiking season, these hiking gear ...

Today Hyperlite Mountain Gear launched a new ski mountaineering pack, designed in conjunction with Cody Townsend. It’s called the Crux, it’s got a claimed 40 liter capacity at a 1242 gram weight, ...

Gear Climbing Boulder’s Neptune Mountaineering Is About to Turn 50. We’re Lucky to Still Have It. A look back at the inspiring history of one of the nation’s most iconic independent gear ...

The Mountain Equipment Xenith III is a sleeping bag that combines low weight, excellent warmth, and smart design. It's expensive, but we'd say that for demanding users, the expense is justified ...

JERICHO, Vt. (Army News Service, Feb. 24, 2014) -- Soldiers at the Army Mountain Warfare School here are slated to receive new equipment designed to improve their performance and give them ...

Ski mountaineering combines all the miserable aspects of cold-weather, alpine-style climbing with the adrenaline rush of big mountain skiing. It’s the ultimate punishment tour in the mountains — ...

A unique partnership between Wilderness Exchange and Black Diamond mountaineering equipment will soon transform one of Denver’s best-known independent outdoor retailers, adding a full-service ...