Midweight belay and rappel gloves for rock and ice climbing. Made of goat skin leather for excellent dexterity. Of course the Petzl® Cordex Belay gloves also work fine for a wide range of activities away from the cliff. Because leather has a higher melting points than most synthetic fabrics, these gloves stand up bet . . .

The Petzl Vizion Face Shield fits the Elios and Meteor III Helmets. Ideal for ice and gully climbing. Fits easily on Petzl Meteor III, Altios, and Elios climbing helmets with common tools. Face shield helps protect face from shattered ice and spindrift. Antifog coating on the inside. Antiscratch coating on the outs . . .

The new Meteor helmet is so light you'll forget you're wearing it, until the first rock pings off the top. Built for climbing and mountaineering, this helmet is loaded with features to enhance your comfort and safety. Low-profile design keeps you from looking like a mushroom head at the local crag. Plenty of ventilatio . . .

Petzl? has improved their lightweight Elios? Helmet to deliver an even better fit. Lined with polypropylene foam, this vented polycarbonate shell is the best compromise between durability and weight. Ergonomic shape provides maximum protection while ensuring a clear field of vision. New dial-adjustment system on the . . .

Timeless accessory for your head and your approach pack. The shell is tough enough to resist dings from small rocks, dinner plates, and less-than-cautious baggage handlers. Polycarbonate plastic helmet withstands high impacts. Adjustable headband fits most sizes and allows layering underneath. Brim provides added s . . .

Designed using feedback from mountain guides, professional alpinists and weekend craggers, the Osprey Varient 37 pack offer a streamlined feature set specific to the climbing pursuit. Removable HDPE framesheet with 6061 Aluminum Stay. Easily remove the hipbelt through a pass-through lumbar. The hipbelt can be tucked . . .

Osprey's Talon 22 is a fully featured panel loader daypack that will carry all you need for a day of fast-paced fun. AirScape backpanel with ridge molded foam and air channels. Torso adjustable harness with elastic stretch sternum strap. Mesh covered perforated harness with stretch energy gel pockets. Mesh covered . . .

Designed for the adventure oriented enthusiast, Osprey's Talon 33 is one of the most versatile packs you can buy. AirScape backpanel with ridge molded foam and air channels. Torso adjustable harness. Mesh covered perforated harness with stretch energy gel pockets. Elastic stretch sternum strap. Mesh covered perfor . . .

Designed using feedback from mountain guides, professional alpinists and weekend craggers, the Osprey Varient 52 pack offer a streamlined feature set specific to the climbing pursuit. Backpack (medium size) can be stripped down to just 2 lb. 3 oz. Removable HDPE framesheet with 6061 Aluminum Stay. Easily remove the . . .

In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 looked upon as the "door" to the elite levels of difficulty. This performance guidebook dispels the myth, and teaches average climbers how to achieve the most rapid gains in climbing ability possible."Packs a lot into a slim book . . . a great first training book and a good addition . . .

A complete guide to climbing in Rumney, New Hampshire, including locations, history, access, ethics, rock and protection, crag map. Extensive information on the following Rumney areas: the Meadows, Orange Crush and New Wave, Main Cliff, the 5.8 Crag, the West Crags, the Northwest Crags, Outlying Areas. Written by War . . .

While no book can replace experience and qualified instruction, this is an informative guide to constructing top-rope systems. Excellent resource before buying your first rope or before you learn to lead climb. Written by S. Peter Lewis, climbing guide and executive director of the American Mountain Guides Association . . .

Written by Jon Skyes, this book is a comprehensive guide to rock and ice climbing on Cannon Cliff and the Crags of Franconia Notch. Describes 465 rock and ice routes, more than 200 of which are new; route descriptions include difficulty ratings. 287-page softcover book, includes map, illustrations and b&w photos; 5 x . . .

Partner been outcranking you? Tired of flailing on the same old problems? Looking to bash through personal barriers and become one with the stone? The Better Bouldering guide includes the tricks gleaned from a 22-year career by John Sherman, America's most noted and notorious bouldering guru. Advises on strategy, art . . .

The most comprehensive guide to rock climbing and bouldering in eastern Massachusetts. Second edition. Filled with helpful and accurate beta on more than 800 routes in 50 areas of the state. Includes detailed route maps, directions, GPS coordinates. Paperback; 242 pages; measures 6 x 9 inches. . . .

Detailed route maps and descriptions of fifteen of New England's best climbing locations. Covers NH's Cannon cliff, Whitehorse Ledge, Cathedral Ledge, and Rhode Island's Fort Wetherill State Park. Other selections include urban cragging at Crow Hill near Boston, Connecticut's Ragged Mountain, and Vermont's Wheeler Mo . . .