Climbing Helmets

Mammut Wall Rider Helmet Review — 15 Years of PNW Testing by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Mammut Wall Rider is a robust, mid-range helmet that excels in technical alpine environments where impact protection…

Climbing Helmets Showdown: Petzl Meteor vs. Edelrid Salathe The Short Answer After spending hundreds of hours on the rock face, specifically testing gear on the North Fork of the Skykomish River and the steep routes of the Cascade Range, I have narrowed down the two best all-around climbing helmets. Both the Petzl Meteor and the…