Backpacker Previews First Ascent Gear

On Tuesday, Backpacker posted an interview with Everest expedition leader Peter Whittaker. Peter demonstrates his layering approach as well as several items of First Ascent gear.
Go watch the video on thebackpacker.tv

Also from Backpacker, the Mountain Guide Jacket received a great review from gear tester and Editor Shannon Davis. Scroll down and check out his comments under the  “4/25 – Indian Peaks Wilderness, CO” entry.