Knowledge for the Mountain & Beyond
Expert Stories, Gear Advice, and Mountain Insights
At Whittaker Mountaineering, we believe the right knowledge is just as important as the right gear. Our blog brings together decades of guiding experience, gear testing, and mountain stories — all designed to make your next adventure simpler, safer, and more rewarding.
Mountain Knowledge
Gear & Summit Guides
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Black Diamond Crampons: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to mountaineering gear, few items are as crucial as crampons. These spiked traction devices attach to your boots and dig into snow, ice, and frozen terrain to prevent slips, making th...
Innovation is key to mountaineering, both in the routes we climb and the gear that gets us there. In the spirit of tackling challenges head-on, the outdoor community is now facing a crucial transit...
The Perfect Fit: Choosing the Right Harness for Mountaineering Adventures
When embarking on a thrilling mountaineering adventure, one of the most crucial pieces of gear you'll need is a reliable harness. A well-fitted harness not only ensures your safety but also provide...
Sleeping Cold: Gear for Cold Camping
When you think of camping, you probably think of long summer evenings, lake days, and toasty campfires. And while summer camping is all well and good, there’s something to be said for winter campin...
5 Tips on Staying Warm in the Mountains
If you’ve done any kind of mountaineering, or even hiking above treeline, you know that inclement weather can roll in pretty quick. In fact, bad weather is less the exception in the mountains and m...
Broken gear is a massive bummer at any time, but when you’re on the mountain, it can be much more than an inconvenience. A broken zipper, a ripped puffy, or any other apparel malfunctions can be th...
Seeing Clearly: Glacier Glasses and Goggles
To say eyes are important would be a bit of an understatement; for most of us, they’re the sensory organ we rely on above all else, and that holds true in the mountains too. Whether you’re assessin...
Make Your Point: How to Sharpen Ice Axes and Crampons
Much like a relationship, climbing gear requires upkeep in order to avoid serious bodily harm. When you’re climbing, the points of your crampons and ice axes are often the only things keeping you a...
Mountaineering Boots: Choosing the Right Boot for your Climb
With early-season climbing in full swing on Mount Rainier, we figured it was time to revisit one of the most common questions we get here at Whittaker Mountaineering; how do I choose a mountaineer...
