An endeavor like this one requires a lot of gear. Please roll over the different pieces of gear on the left to learn more about why we use it and where you can get this gear for your own adventures.

This is the Black Diamond/Beal Flyer II rope. It is lightweight and gets us through all of the canyons and climbs that we embark on.

We will include many more tech specs including links to videos of the gear in action.

We use the Sierra Designs Cool Cat Sleeping Bags for most of our nights out. It is just the right temperature to keep us warm and gets nice and compact to save space in the already stuffed trucks.

Tech Specs:

Type: Adventure Down
Insulation: 550-Fill Duck Down
Trail Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz
Fill Weight: 16 oz
Inside Length: 62"
Zipper Side: Left Stuff Size: 7" x 17 "
Shell Material: 30D Nylon
Liner Material: 40D Polyester
Shoulder Girth: 52"
Hip Girth: 50"
Footbox Girth: 35"

We use La Sportiva shoes. They are comfortable and grip the rock like spider feet.


Here we would add more info and reviews about why we like the gear where to buy it and links to the manufacturers websites.

Petzl continues to make the most comfortable and sensible harnesses on the market. Petzl's system does not require you to double back your harness webbing which makes it quick to put on with less of a chance for error. The leg loops are adjustable so you can use this harness for everything from canyoning to sport climbing to mountaineering.

Whether ice climbing or crossing a glacier, the Black Diamond Viper is a lightweight and easy to use ice tool. These will turn your hands into animal claws so you can scale ice like a Yeti, or at least escape from one alive.

The Spire is a well made pack and integrates into the entire North Face line. With a lifetime warranty, even though the pack will never break, you are sure to need a pack like the spire for any technical adventure from climbing to backpacking.