"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This hat is a game-changer for sunny days on the trail or by the water. The lightweight, breathable fabric keeps me cool, while the adjustable chin cord ensures it stays put when the wind picks up. Plus, the wide...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""These bibs are awesome on storm days—Pertex Shield keeps snow out even when it’s nuking, and the fit is super comfortable for layering. The Arcade webbing suspenders are a sweet touch, and the swing hatch...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""These gloves are perfect for long belay sessions or rappels—they protect my hands without killing dexterity. The leather palm grips the rope beautifully, and the fingerless design keeps me precise when tying...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I bring the Helium UL Jacket on every trip where weight matters but storms are still on the table. It disappears into my pack until I need it—then delivers full waterproof protection in seconds. The hood stays...
On both the approach and the send, the Outdoor Research Ferrosi 7in Short keeps us light and free. The stretchy material gives our hips full range for high steps, stems, and drop knees, as it wicks away moisture and dries off quick to keep us cool. With...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Eclipse Sun Tank on a multi-day desert trip and it crushed it. It’s super soft, dries fast, and the UPF 50+ gave me confidence in full sun. Bonus—it doesn’t get funky after long days thanks to...
The Cirque III Pants feature a newly updated fit and feature set, bluesign® approved materials, thermoregulating ActiveTemp™ technology, and movement-mirroring stretch for durable, breathable, and weather-resistant 3-season alpine performance.
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I always have the Echo Ubertube stashed in my pack—it's the kind of layer you forget you're wearing until you realize you're dry, warm, and not sunburned. Works as a neck gaiter, headband, or beanie depending...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been rotating the Townsend Down Jacket into my daily winter lineup and it’s honestly ideal for urban cold-weather wear. The 700+ fill down is super warm without looking or feeling puffy, and it cuts wind...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""These pants are a lifesaver when the skies open up on trail. I love that the ¾ zips make them easy to pull on without removing boots, and the venting keeps me from overheating on humid days. They’re lightweight...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “This is one of my favorite active layers because it adapts so well to different outputs. I wear it under a shell for ski days and on its own for hikes and approaches. It traps heat when I slow down, breathes...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This fleece has become my daily go-to for both trail days and town. The Polartec 200 fabric breathes well, keeps me warm, and the shoulder overlays make it extra durable under packs. Super solid as a standalone...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve worn the Revolution GORE-TEX Gloves on everything from resort laps to backcountry tours. They’re warm without being bulky, and the undercuff design slides easily under my jacket sleeves. The synthetic...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This tank is my go-to for hot trail days or long runs. It’s so light it feels like I’m wearing nothing, and it dries fast even when I’m really pushing. I love that it doesn’t get clingy when I sweat and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I bring the Helium UL Jacket on every trip where weight matters but storms are still on the table. It disappears into my pack until I need it—then delivers full waterproof protection in seconds. The hood stays...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've worn the Ferrosi Pant on everything from brushy approach trails to sport climbing days, and they handle both without skipping a beat. The stretch moves naturally through high steps, and the DWR sheds morning...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve kept the Helium UL Pant in my summit pack all season. It's insanely light but still holds up against full-on mountain weather. I love how it slips easily over trail shoes or boots thanks to the ankle zips...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""These are my favorite shorts for summer climbs and hikes. The Ferrosi fabric stretches just right, dries fast after river crossings, and feels super light. The 10-inch inseam gives enough coverage without being...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the top I reach for when it's blazing hot and I’m moving fast. The Astroman Air Sun Tank is insanely breathable with perforated panels right where you need them, and the back cinch lets me dial in the...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I wear the Swift Lite Brimmer on everything from fast hikes to paddle days. It’s super breathable with just enough structure in the brim, and I love how light it feels. Packs flat, dries fast, and doesn’t...
When we plan on running resort laps in bitter whiteout conditions, we pull on the Snowcrew Pant. The impermeable membrane and fully sealed construction stop winter's tantrum from breaking through, while the toasty fill traps in our heat. Built with a...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This pack surprised me—lightweight but burly. I’ve used it for everything from trail runs to alpine scrambles. The daisy chains and padded top pocket make organizing gear easy, and it handles wet weather...
When the day calls for us to be out in the sun all day, we reach for the Outdoor Research Astroman Air Sun Hoodie to beat the heat. Featuring a recycled polyester and spandex fabric, the Astroman Air Sun Hoodie is stretchy, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying,...
Whether it is being used as a performance top in the summer or a base layer in the winter, we love the Outdoor Research Echo 1/4-Zip Jacket for it technical performance features. Made from a Bluesign APPROVED and recycled polyester, the Echo is moisture-wicking,...
We do one thing when winter comes along in our region—we chase powder. That requires a pant that can keep up with our rampant searches deep into the hills or at the local resort. That pant is the Snowcrew Pant from Outdoor Research. Fully waterproof,...