Cooper Hanson's Outdoor Recreation Gear & Expert Recommendations
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
St. Paul, MNFeel the fear, and do it anyways. 🌄
I work as an educator year round, and when summer arrives, I trade the classroom for the crag working as an AMGA-certified Single Pitch Instructor. Whether I’m teaching students or guiding climbers, my goal is the same: to help people discover their strengths, learn to trust their abilities, and build a meaningful connection with the outdoors.
Discipline: Outdoor Recreation
Specialty: Rock Climbing
✅ Completed the three-day AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course and successfully passed the two-day SPI Exam. 🏔️ Summited Mt. Whitney (the tallest peak in the Lower 48) via the Mountaineer’s Route. 🧗🏼 Trusted gear tester for Mountain Hardwear and Outdoor Research, and proud partner with Mammut and Ombraz.
Expert Gear Picks from Cooper Hanson
Expert outdoor recreation gear recommendations from Cooper Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, based in St. Paul, MN.
Cooper Hanson's Saftey and Communication
These are the essential pieces of gear I carry to stay safe, connected, and prepared for any emergency situations.
Cooper Hanson recommends the Rocky Talkie Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio
Cooper Hanson recommends the Garmin Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
Cooper Hanson recommends the Petzl Petzl Swift RL Headlamp
Cooper Hanson recommends the Black Diamond Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Cooper Hanson recommends the Petzl Petzl Spatha Knife
Cooper Hanson's Approach Gear
This is the gear I use to travel efficiently to and from the base of a climb, whether I’m at my home crag or up in the mountains.
Cooper Hanson recommends the Mammut Mammut Neon 45 L Pack
Cooper Hanson recommends the Mammut Mammut Women's Neon 45 L Pack
Cooper Hanson recommends the Gregory Gregory Men's Zulu 65 Pack
Cooper Hanson recommends the Gregory Gregory Women's Jade 63 Pack
