Mission Project

By Daniel Abar

Hello from the Top of the East Coast... My buddy Jay and I are avid climbers and mountaineers, and like any outdoor enthusiast we jump at any opportunity to test our gear. What better place to test gear than the summit of Mount Washington in the middle of January. The mountain presented us with perfectly disastrous weather for a bid for the summit of the 6,288 foot peak. The summit conditions challenged us with a temperature of 15 degrees Fahrenheit, 50 mph winds, and about 10 feet of visibility. It was awesome! Jay tested the Mountain Hardwear Torch Softshell, while I tested the new GTX 2.5. The jackets allowed for excellent range of motion, super warmth, and remained impenetrable by the wind. There is no doubt we wouldn't have made it without our Mountain Hardwear gear.