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Alpinistas and Our ValuesAt Alpinistas, we’re all about getting outside as that is the core of why we do what we do. Naturally, our company, our brand, our culture focuses on that. We love the outdoors, and we want to protect it. One way we can protect our earth is by what we wear. We don’t just partner with the brands we offer to you because they are cool (they are), or because they are the best …

A Beginner's Guide to Choosing an Ice Axe“Buying an [ice] axe should be the beginning of a long partnership.” - Godfrey Francis, Mountain Climbing, 1958Beginning your journey into mountaineering and ice climbing can be daunting at times. When confronted with a wall of gear or a browser page full of options where to start? Well in the case of ice axes we've got you covered.The Ice AxeIce axes …

The Lowdown on DownAre you looking for the ultimate warmth for cold weather activities? Want to take a trip to the grocery store feeling like you are still wrapped in your favorite comforter? You are going to be looking for an insulated jacket. As with everything in modern outdoor clothing you have plenty of style options from plenty of companies; but as far as what these jackets are filled with t …

What Is Mountaineering?Climbing has many definitions to many people in many different places. When you think of climbing, you could think of scaling up a rock in a canyon, working out moves in a climbing gym or putting in ice picks on a frozen waterfall, and with all three definitions (or more!) you’d be correct! A specific type of climbing called mountaineering involves a variety of rock, snow an …