Cal Seeley's Outdoor Recreation Gear & Expert Recommendations
Climbing Guide
Lyme, NHClimb well, have fun!
New England-based AMGA-trained guide with Alpine Endeavors for rock, ice and alpine climbing. In addition to climbing, Cal enjoys skiing, trail running, bushwhacking, canoeing and general tomfoolery.
Discipline: Outdoor Recreation
Specialty: Rock, Ice and Alpine Climbing
Studied Expeditionary Studies during college and has worked numerous jobs in the outdoor industry, most notably as a guide in the PNW and Northeast. Has completed several personal trips to places like Scotland, Peru, Argentina and the numerous nooks and crannies of the Northeast.
Expert Gear Picks from Cal Seeley
Expert outdoor recreation gear recommendations from Cal Seeley, Climbing Guide, based in Lyme, NH.
Cal Seeley's Trail Running Shoes
These shoes have been tested on some brutal New England trails...
Cal Seeley recommends the VJ Shoes North America MAXx2 — I was gifted two pairs of the old generation MAXx2 and can confirm they are the best shoe for technical trails. A great scrambling shoe.
Cal Seeley recommends the Nike Nike Zegama 2 — The first time I ran in these I felt like I was flying. My go-to gravel/two-track and light single track shoe. Slightly bigger size makes them comfortable for me, but I'm a little hesitant to take them on more technical trails.
Cal Seeley recommends the Altra Timp 4 — I found a pair of Women's Timps in my size at a local consignment shop and I've been enjoying them on road/gravel. They are okay on trails, but MaxTrac has nothing on Vibram.
Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva Mutant — A great sticky scrambling shoe. Runs quite well on technical trails. Was my go-to approach shoe for quite some time. Not super impressed with the durability, but a great shoe while it lasts.
Cal Seeley's Mountaineering Boots
Boots for snow/ice travel.
Cal Seeley recommends the lowa online ALPINE ICE GTX - LIME/BLACK — Originally purchased when I was working on Mount Rainier, they have become my go-to ice and mixed boot. Super durable and stable. Front zipper is robust. Must keep up with waterproofing. I do wish it had a bit more insulation, but I did size down somewhat for a secure fit.
