HOKA Mafate X Hiking Boots Khaki 8 Mens/9 Womens by HOKA — LIGHTWEIGHT!!! Incredibly comfortable, has an RECCO tag built in so that you can be found (if need be) while you're out on the mountain.
HOKA Women's Kaha 3 GTX Hiking Boots Pink 10 by HOKA — The Hoka Kaha 3 Frost GTX...is the one I reach for when the weather turns, and the mountains demand respect.
What I love most about the Kaha 3 Frost GTX is confidence.
When I’m leading trips, scouting trails, or hiking in cold, unpredictable conditions, I don’t want to think about my feet. I want warmth. Protection. Stability.
This boot gives me:
❄️ Waterproof protection (GORE-TEX): snow, slush, creek crossings? No problem.
🧦 Warmth without bulk: insulated but still mobile.
🪨 Serious traction: the outsole grips when terrain gets slick.
🏔 Cushion for long days: that classic HOKA comfort when you’re on your feet for hours.
It feels sturdy without feeling clunky. Supportive without feeling restrictive.
As someone who spends long hours outside...especially in Colorado winters and on mountain adventures...durability matters. My gear has to work as hard as I do.
The Kaha 2 Frost GTX feels like a winter-ready extension of my trail running background: cushioned, capable, and built for real conditions.
HOKA Women's Kaha 2 Frost Moc GTX Shoes Gray 7 by HOKA
Aequilibrium ST GTX Womens by La Sportiva — Achieving equilibrium between technical performance and the demands for modern alpinists and mountaineers is a perpetual challenge. The state-of-the-art Aequilibrium ST GTX Women's orchestrates a perfect blend of ultralight construction, durable materials, superlative comfort, and elite performance for moving fast in the mountains.
VASAK ® by Petzl — Dreaming of your next mountaineering objective? Don’t leave home without the VASAK crampons. With 12 points, they provide good stability and bite on terrain ranging from glaciers to snow couloirs. They’re available in two different binding systems to adapt to different types of footwear, with or without toe and heel welts.
G1 Ice Axe by Grivel — This is a lightweight, durable general mountaineering ice axe.
Nepal SA by Grivel — This is a robust, classic mountaineering ice axe designed for walking, glacier travel, and moderate slopes
Grivel Ghost EVO Ice Axe Black 45 Cm by Grivel
Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew Socks Blue M by Injinji
Injinji Trail Midweight Crew Socks Gray S by Injinji
Katadyn Pocket Water Filter by Katadyn — A durable, easy to use and clean for a lifetime of expeditions. I'll be using this bad boy in Nepal next month!
Katadyn Steripen Ultra UV Water Purifier by Katadyn — This is such a convenient way to ensure your water is drinkable. You just swirl this in your nalgene or bottle of water, wait for it to give you a smiley face and drink. It uses UV lighting to kill bacteria!
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 Pack White M by Hyperlite Mountain Gear — This is such a cool pack, amazing quality!
Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad Orange Regular Wide by Therm-a-Rest — Just because you may be out on the mountain doesn't mean you shouldn't have a good nights sleep!!
REI Co-op Radiant 20 Sleeping Bag Gray Long by REI Co-op — This is great for cool weather...especially in the summer when the nights are cold but not in the negatives! So soft and warm...I love the mummy style that this one is!
NEMO Sonic 0 Sleeping Bag Gray Small - Left Zip by NEMO — This one is amazing for sub-zero temp nights! When the wind is howling and the cold is unbearable, jump in this bad boy and stay warm!
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Black by Garmin — Stay connected even without cellular data!
