Questions? give us a call at 1.800.985.IWLS (4957) or contact us at  info@iwls.com We use gear from these select companies on every course we run! Their gear has proven itself again and again on the highest mountains, roughest water, and steepest ice. We endorse these companies because they make gear that is functional and reliable. Patagonia    Patagonia makes great products and operates their business at the highest level of social responsibility. We have been using their products from our inception. Black Diamond Equipment     BD makes the best techincal hard goods in the world. Our warehouse is full of BD ice axes, shovels, ice screws, biners, megamids, belay devices, etc. Kelty     Kelty produces great tents, sleeping bags and packs at great value. We have worked with them for years to help design bomber gear. Kelty gear is a part of every single trip we run. Vasque     Vasque has been making top of the line footware for years. We use their hiking and mountaineering boots on out trips and most of the staff choose Vasque for their daily running, hiking, or general kick around shoes. Costa Del Mar     We work and play on the snow and water and require serious year round eye protection. There is not a better choice than Costa Del Mar. Mammut     Best avalanche beacons on the planet. Backcountry.com     Backcountry.com is dedicated to being the best online retailer of the best built outdoor and backcountry gear on the planet.