Guide Pick
How Guide Pick Actually Works
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Guides Nominate
At the end of each season, every RMI guide submits the gear they leaned on most — broken down by category. No brand suggestions, no outside influence.
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The Vote is Tallied
Our team counts the submissions. Every guide has equal weight, regardless of tenure or seniority. Most-voted items in each category advance.
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The Badge is Earned
Products that earn the most votes receive the Guide Pick™ badge. We list them here, and they carry the badge everywhere on our site. No exceptions, no pay-to-play.
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The Guide Pick™
Survey
Every year, over 60 RMI Guides weigh in on the gear they trust most in the mountains. From boots and jackets to helmets and packs, we ask them what worked, what didn't, and what they'd choose again.
The 2025 results are in — and for the first time, we're sharing the full breakdown with you. Inside you'll find over 60 pages of guide votes, quotes, and data-driven insights to help you make the smartest gear choices.
