Sponsor Links & Friends

We would be remiss if we didn't thank the following companies and friends for their support...thank you!

Trango Climbing Gear--Makers of fine mountaineering soft and hard goods. They supply our climbing harnesses...awesome gear! We're proud to work with companies like Trango and their sister company, Stonewear Designs. They make terrific looking and functioning women's outdoor apparel!

Montrail Footwear--Without a doubt, Montrail produces the most functional outdoor tech footwear out there! We test shoes and boots for Montrail and report back on our findings, and Montrail has been incorporating our ideas and changes into their footwear. Trail shoes, running shoes, technical climbing boots, travel shoes and rocking shoes...Montrail "does it right!"

For sure-footing on ice and snow, Kahtoola's innovative, flexible traction system is designed to be used with any common footwear from trail running shoes or hiking boots to snow boots. Kahtoola's 10-point gripping system is made from the strongest aluminum alloy and weighs only 19 ounces (540g) per pair, making it the lightest 10-point system available. Straps and quick-release buckles make it easy to put the Kahtoola Traction System on any shoe.

Kahtoola expanded on the best crampon and snowshoe traction technology available, creating an extremely secure and comfortable product for outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor professionals, and anyone who wants a better grip on icy conditions. Ideal for winter walking, hiking, trail running, adventure racing, non-technical mountaineering, or even shoveling show!

Feathered Friends has been making the best down gear for years. We've used their sleeping bags and down suits on four Mt. Everest expeditions--and in the Antarctic cold of Mt. Vinson, and trust this gear in the most extreme conditions!

JanSport Packs & Apparel--JanSport has been one of our sponsors for years, and they make great overnight and day packs! We assist JS with product development and catalog photos.

Wapiti Woolies--Bob Grubb makes the finest hats around. Our teams have worn to to the summits of many many mountains around the world. Thanks much for your support!

Forty Below--Makers of warm expedition over-boots, supplies and clothing! They've kept our feet warm in -40 F temperatures on Mt. Everest and Mt. McKinley a number of times! We've been working with Forty Below for many years, and have assisted with development of many cold-weather products.

Grabber hand and toe warmers work! We have used them on Mt. Everest (to the summit),
and in the harshest and coldest conditions--from Mt. McKinley to Mt. Vinson, in Antarctica. We wouldn't go to ANY cold environment without them!

Chinook Medical--Top-notch medical supplies! They've supplied us with our Gamow Bag, oxygen saturation meter and other medical supplies. Very reliable first-aid supplies! Since many of our guide hold advanced first-aid certificates (EMT, WEMT, WFR), we rely upon Chinook to fill our specific requests that meet the needs of each trip.

Skedco rescue company makes the best rescue sled and associated equipment. We now take Skedco sleds and gear on most of our adventure trips, "just in case." Our philosophy is...that we'd rather have the gear around when needed, than to wish we had it!

Boyd's Coffee--Our supplier of fine coffee's, hot chocolate and a variety of other hot drinks! They keep us "warm and fussy" when climbing and trekking around the world!

Ink Inc designs and makes our Mountain Experience embroidery team wear. They've been "seen" on the top of Mt. Everest with us!

Mountain Experience Friends--who we highly recommend!

Molenaar/Landform Maps--The ultimate relief map artist with a large selection of maps, from Mt. Rainier, McKinley, and many others. Dee Molenaar's excellent watercolors have been shown across the country in numerous galleries. Contact him for more information about your own "custom" watercolors. They are a great way to celebrate and remember your mountain adventures--wherever you've been!

Scott Cossu--A magical pianist; you've got to listen to some of his albums! A friend of ours and "The Mountain!"