2010 Gear Guide – 284

EDITORIALClose to the heart: thoughts on the climber/gear connection
PLAYERSBeta from three equipment-punishing prosInes Papert Rob Pizem Matt Wilder
GEAR CATEGORIESBelay Devices BootsCarabiners CrashpadsHarnesses Headlamps Helmets Ice Gear Protection Rock Shoes Ropes Basecamp
PERSPECTIVEGary Neptune: climber; amateur historian, collector, business owner, world traveler; Boulder, Colorado