Gear Talk

Advice and insight on gearing up for your next adventure.

Hangboard Training Guide: Building Finger Strength for Climbing

Hangboard Training Guide: Building Finger Stren...

Finger strength is one of the most important factors in climbing performance. Whether you're projecting harder sport routes, pulling on small edges in the gym, or trying to keep your...

Hangboard Training Guide: Building Finger Stren...

Finger strength is one of the most important factors in climbing performance. Whether you're projecting harder sport routes, pulling on small edges in the gym, or trying to keep your...

How We Estimate the Lifespan of Used Footwear at Pando Refitters

How We Estimate the Lifespan of Used Footwear a...

While some may raise an eyebrow at the thought of buying used footwear, when done thoughtfully it can be both a smart financial decision AND a meaningful environmental choice. Extending the...

How We Estimate the Lifespan of Used Footwear a...

While some may raise an eyebrow at the thought of buying used footwear, when done thoughtfully it can be both a smart financial decision AND a meaningful environmental choice. Extending the...

How to Choose a Carabiner

How to Choose a Carabiner

For a first timer browsing through the climbing hardware at their local outfitter, the sheer number of carabiner variations can quickly become overwhelming. But these slight differences in shape and...

How to Choose a Carabiner

For a first timer browsing through the climbing hardware at their local outfitter, the sheer number of carabiner variations can quickly become overwhelming. But these slight differences in shape and...

How to Choose Ski Poles: A Comprehensive Guide for Downhill Skiers

How to Choose Ski Poles: A Comprehensive Guide ...

Ski poles are an essential part of a skier's gear, providing balance, stability, and support on the slopes. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned skier, the poles you chose...

How to Choose Ski Poles: A Comprehensive Guide ...

Ski poles are an essential part of a skier's gear, providing balance, stability, and support on the slopes. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned skier, the poles you chose...

A Skier's Guide to Rocker and Camber

A Skier's Guide to Rocker and Camber

Ski shapes have come a long way since the first commercially-produced pairs of skis hit the slopes over a hundred years ago. Originally flat-bottomed with a simple upturn at the tip...

A Skier's Guide to Rocker and Camber

Ski shapes have come a long way since the first commercially-produced pairs of skis hit the slopes over a hundred years ago. Originally flat-bottomed with a simple upturn at the tip...

The Pando Guide to Ski and Snowboard Grading

The Pando Guide to Ski and Snowboard Grading

Skis are a big purchase, and we know that buying used online can be daunting. To help, our team has developed a ski grading system (used for skis and snowboards) to give...

The Pando Guide to Ski and Snowboard Grading

Skis are a big purchase, and we know that buying used online can be daunting. To help, our team has developed a ski grading system (used for skis and snowboards) to give...