Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete Book pierra menta - the deflector works with

- the deflector works with the shape of the carabiner to promote proper positioning of the carabiner on the major axis

The additional advantage of the R170 lies in the heel piece that is mounted on a 20mm plate giving the possibility to adjust to your different boots (up to about 2 sizes)

snow or dirt to be cleared out

Passive Channel Venting - direct air-flow between your head and helmet

On the back (or actually wherever you choose to wear it

Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete Book pierra menta - the deflector works withIn Training for the New Alpinism, Steve House, world class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U. S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any