From as early as he can remember Jack dreamed of adventure, but he struggled to find it growing up in the mundane suburbs of Grand Rapids, MI. He got his first real taste while completing a degree in Biology from Eckerd College. Through their active international education program, he was properly introduced to the outdoors with an ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a summer internship on an uninhabited Panamanian island, and a NOLS course in southern Chile. Since then he’s developed his wilderness skills and sought out increasing grander adventures. The more memorable experiences include a solo trek across Mongolia, first ascents of previously unclimbed peaks in Alaska and Argentina, and negotiating otherworldly snow mushrooms en route to Cerro Torre’s rarely visited summit. He’s excited to share the expertise gleaned from these travels to educate others on gear selection and give more people a chance to enjoy the adventures they dream about.
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The Best Climbing Shoes for Men
We pick the best rock climbing shoes for bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, and gym climbing. We even offer...
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Scarpa Drago Review
Soft and comfortable, the Drago will keep your feet comfortable long after your forearms meltdown on overhanging...
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La Sportiva TC Pro Review
This is a versatile jack-of-all-trades, and while it doesn't excel on steep, high-end sport climbs, the...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva Katana Lace Review
This is a workhorse, not a show horse. With a mildly aggressive shape, this shoe strikes a nice balance of...
The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag
These sleeping bags use top-of-the-line materials and construction to keep you warm on your outdoor adventures without...
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag is a cornerstone of your overnight kit. Picking the best one isn't easy. To ease the confusion we...
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Western Mountaineering MegaLite Review
The MegaLite lives up to its name as one of the lightest, warmest, and most comfortable sleeping bags we've ever...
Expert Advice on Choosing the Right Backpacking Sleeping Bag
We break down exactly what to look for when buying your perfect sleeping bag.
Best Climbing Belay Device
If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively tested 17 of the...
The Best Rock Climbing Ropes
We tested 13 of the best ropes available on the market today to give our recommendations for any climbing purpose...
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Petzl GriGri Review
A staple in the climbing world, this device performs well in every category that we test.
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Black Diamond ATC Guide Review
The best value device for multi-pitch climbing. We love taking it along on our favorite long routes thanks to its...
Scarpa Chimera Review
You can call it ugly. You can call it expensive. Just don't call it mediocre, because this shoe is anything but.
Men's Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Guide
Finding the best shoe for various types of adventures can be an overwhelming task. We're here to help. From sport...
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Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review
This is one of the few bags we've seen that's potentially up for 4-season use. Its got premium high-loft down for...
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