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Last days of Summer? Free shipping today and tomorrow!

To celebrate the last days of summer we're offering free shipping today and tomorrow (domestic orders only, sorry)! Order like normal and shipping will be refunded after checkout. As the leaves cha...
Gear

Belay Jacket Preview

Made with PrimaLoft One insulation (4 oz. in the body, 3 oz. in the sleeves and hood), 1.9oz rip stop with DWR as the shell and a light taffeta liner with DWR. The jacket features a simple and ele...
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Fall 2011 Black Spider Light Hoodys Available

Check 'em out, full size runs in red and black are now available for order. Sweet!!
NW Alpine Gear Softshell Made in Oregon USA
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Alpine Gear Manufactured in the USA

At NW Alpine we're proud to offer quality products that are manufactured here in Oregon. 
Expedition

Illumination Rock on Mt. Hood

At 9,543 ft, Illumination Rock juts out of the Southwest side of Mt. Hood and creates an obvious landmark visible whenever the mountain is. Recently a friend sent me this entry from the book "Oreg...
Expedition

Summer Sausage

Tyler Adams reports from the field. While everyone in Oregon is out there just clipping bolts and climbing basalt splitters, most don't know that Oregon is home to hundreds of rock spires. Think of...
Gear

NW Alpine Softshell Jacket Preview

Our as-of-yet unnamed softshell jacket will be available in early Fall. Like all of our gear it's simple, constructed from the best materials and made for climbing.
Gear

On the necessity (or not) of gaiters.

I've never been a big fan of gaiters. I've always thought they were annoying and somewhat goofy looking. I never really liked the way pants bunch up over the top of them when on the move, and on ...
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NWAlpinist Salopette: not just for dudes.

My friend Sue and I headed up to Hood this morning to take advantage of the copious snow pack that still remains. Those of you that live in the NW have probably noted that we've had a dearth of ni...