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.

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How to Wash Your Down Jacket
Gear & Apparel

How to Wash Your Down Jacket

Puffy Washing 101 We love our Puffys. They keep us warm on rest breaks, double as perfect pillows, and keep us cozy on those post-aprés walks home. But let's face it, sometimes they get real stinky...

Gear & ApparelMountaineering Backpacks: A Beginners Guide

Mountaineering Backpacks: A Beginners Guide

If you’ve ever been mountaineering, you know how much gear you’ve got to lug along with you. Crampons, ice ax, helmet, harness, carabiners, ascenders, rope, food, water, sleeping bag, tent… the lis...

Gear & ApparelKeep Your Fingers: A Guide to Mountaineering Gloves

Keep Your Fingers: A Guide to Mountaineering Gloves

If you’ve been mountaineering, skiing, or even hiking in cold weather you know how quickly your fingers get frosty. When you’re surrounded by civilization, warming up your digits might be as easy a...