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What's in my pack: alpine climbing gear with Graham Zimmerman

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's in my pack: ski touring gear by Graybird Guiding

What does a pro ski guide take for a day tour? Check out this detailed list from Shane Robinson and Graybird Guiding.

What's in my pack: clothing systems by Colin Haley

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.

What's in my pack: Rainier gear by Mark Smiley

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.)

What's in my pack: Denali gear by Mark Postle and Steve House

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.

What's in my pack: rescue gear by Karsten Delap

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.

What’s in my pack: backcountry ski kit by Colin Zacharias

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 . . .)

What's in my pack - alpine climbing by Steve House

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!)