Joe Kalis's Climbing, Trail Running, Skiing Gear & Expert Recommendations
Oncology Pharmacist / Aspiring Guide
Colorado Springs, CO"It is in his actions that man reveals himself" - Montaigne
Joe Kalis is a teacher and thinker. He combines his facility with language and a penchant for philosophy to impart technical knowledge, as well as his own experience, to learners of all abilities and areas of interest. He favors thinking and knowing “why” above all else. His goal is to guide learners in the disciplines of critical thinking, problem solving, and autonomy. When not occupied at home or at work, Joe can be found either climbing rocks and ice or pushing words on paper in hopes they turn into something useful. His professional interests include multiple myeloma, creative writing, and mountain guiding.
Discipline: Climbing, Trail Running, Skiing
Specialty: Rock and Ice Climbing
Completed Pikes Peak Alpine Rodeo - March 2025 Skied Little Italy Couloir on Pikes Peak - May 2024 Helped establish "Hero Ridge" rock route on Pikes Peak - August 2023
Expert Gear Picks from Joe Kalis
Expert climbing, trail running, skiing gear recommendations from Joe Kalis, Oncology Pharmacist / Aspiring Guide, based in Colorado Springs, CO.
Joe Kalis's Ice Climbing
All the bits and bobs I carry with me and use when ice climbing, be it in ice park, backcountry, or sidecountry
Joe Kalis recommends the Petzl Petzl Nomic Ice Tool
Joe Kalis recommends the Black Diamond Men's Solution Guide Harness
Joe Kalis recommends the Blue Ice Aero Ice Screw
Joe Kalis recommends the CAMP USA Mach Express Dyneema Alpine Quickdraw - 4 Pack
Joe Kalis recommends the CAMP USA Photon Wire Express KS Dyneema Quickdraw
Joe Kalis's Rock Climbing
The gear I swear by for sport and trad climbing!
Joe Kalis recommends the Black Diamond Men's Solution Guide Harness
Joe Kalis recommends the Blue Ice Cuesta Adjust M's
Joe Kalis recommends the CAMP USA Mach Express Dyneema Alpine Quickdraw - 4 Pack
Joe Kalis recommends the CAMP USA Photon Express KS Quickdraw - 6-Pack
Joe Kalis recommends the La Sportiva TC Pro
Joe Kalis's My First List
Your first gear list to get started
Joe Kalis recommends the Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner
