Expert Gear Picks from Jarrod Blundy

Expert guiding gear recommendations from Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides, based in Adirondacks, NY.

Jarrod Blundy's Winter Hiking Kit

What I bring as a guide into the High Peaks of the Adirondacks.

Jarrod Blundy recommends the Exped Exped Men's Lightning 45 Pack
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Therm-a-Rest Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad
Jarrod Blundy recommends the La Sportiva La Sportiva G-Summit Mountaineering Boots
Jarrod Blundy recommends the BLUE ICE BLUE ICE Harfang Crampons
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Hillsound Hillsound Trail Crampons

Jarrod Blundy's Everyday Carry

What's on my person when I'm not in the mountains.

Jarrod Blundy recommends the Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Jarrod Blundy recommends the MS007MF Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Gerber Gerber Dime Keychain Multi-tool
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Amazon Lip Repair Ointment and Lip Protectant Sunscreen

Jarrod Blundy's Ice Climbing Kit

Everything I bring out for a day of ice climbing in the Adirondacks.

Jarrod Blundy recommends the Petzl Petzl Nomic Ice Tool
Jarrod Blundy recommends the La Sportiva La Sportiva G-Summit Mountaineering Boots
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Petzl Petzl Dart Crampons
Jarrod Blundy recommends the BLUE ICE BLUE ICE Aero Ice Screws
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Black Diamond Black Diamond Vapor Climbing Helmet

Jarrod Blundy's Great Stuff

My all-time favorite gear.

Jarrod Blundy recommends the Black Diamond Cirque Gloves
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Black Diamond Helio Tour Gloves
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Black Diamond Whippet Pole
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Petzl Petzl Sum'Tec Adze Ice Axe Black
Jarrod Blundy recommends the BLUE ICE BLUE ICE Akila Adze Ice Axe Red 49 Cm

Jarrod Blundy

Play hard and be smart.

Jarrod Blundy

Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides

Jarrod Blundy

Play hard and be smart.

Jarrod Blundy

Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides

About Jarrod

I play outside and help others to do the same!

DETAILS

DisciplineGuiding

SpecialityHiking, Camping, Skiing, Paddling, Climbing

LocationAdirondacks, NY

Joined RendezvuJan 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

Adirondack 46er (2025)

Eagle Scout (2012) & Vigil Honor (2011)

Dislikes peanut butter (always)

About Jarrod

I play outside and help others to do the same!

DETAILS

DisciplineGuiding

SpecialityHiking, Camping, Skiing, Paddling, Climbing

LocationAdirondacks, NY

Joined RendezvuJan 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

Adirondack 46er (2025)

Eagle Scout (2012) & Vigil Honor (2011)

Dislikes peanut butter (always)