THE GEAR JUNKIE: SUMMER 2006 GEAR SMACK DOWN Already, the summer of 2006 has to be an epic one for the Gear Junkie. In addition to the Primal Quest race a nine-day event held in July in the Utah desert I've managed to climb a mountain in Vail, Colo.; raft class IV whitewater; bike the 100-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota; sail overnight on the giant reservoir of Lake Sakakawea; and participate in my usual training and tomfoolery at home.

One of the most important gears a climber should have is a good pair of shoes. As any experienced enthusiast of the sport would advise, you need to have comfortably tight fitting rock climbing shoes. Ordinary rubber shoes may work for easy climbs, but you need shoes that are specifically made for rock surfaces if you intend to be serious about the sport and your safety.

THE BOOK-TO-BILL RATIO for chip-gear makers climbed from 1.11 in May to 1.14 in June. In a sign of growth, North American chip gear firms got $114...

Complete set of rock climbing gear, some peices never used, email me for a list and picture. Selling as a set, not individually... .very reasonable price.

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The outdoor gear page somewhat dated, but still useful advice sent in from readers who have tried the gear 20 slower on climbs the result of the extra weight is that i am Add the special always takes items your family We want to help you find the camping gear and equipment you need