Our goal was to climb the Grand “car-to-car” in a single day, traveling 16 miles round trip from the trailhead to the summit and back. To do so, we needed the right gear. Our game plan was to ...

A well-fitting climbing helmet. Some climbers make a personal choice not to wear a helmet, but when starting out it’s better to play it safe until you become better at judging risk. • Outdoor clothing ...