Teddy Dondanville's Climb Gear & Expert Recommendations
AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor
Albany, NYVenga!
I’m a rock climbing guide and freelance writer originally from California, now based in Albany, NY. Currently, I'm an Assistant Rock Guide with the American Mountain Guides Association and a Wilderness First Responder. When I’m not guiding, I write about climbing, adventure travel, and outdoor culture.
Discipline: Climb
Specialty: Rock
Professional Guide: AMGA Assistant Rock Guide with experience across New York and Colorado, leading rock climbing, backpacking, and hiking trips. Writer & Storyteller: Freelance writer focused on the outdoor and adventure sports industries, blending field experience with creative communication. Global Experience: Returned Peace Corps Volunteer fluent in Spanish with a strong background in community development and environmental education.
Expert Gear Picks from Teddy Dondanville
Expert climb gear recommendations from Teddy Dondanville, AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor, based in Albany, NY.
Teddy Dondanville's Multi Pitch Kit
This is my go-to list of equipment that you need for multi-pitch rock climbing.
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Petzl Petzl GRIGRI Belay Device Gray
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Petzl Petzl Reverso Belay Device Gray
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Mammut Mammut Smart 2.0 Belay Device Orange
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Black Diamond Black Diamond Vision MIPS Climbing Helmet Black M/L
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Petzl Petzl Meteor Climbing Helmet Red S/M
Teddy Dondanville's Belay and Rappel Devices
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Petzl Petzl GRIGRI Belay Device Gray
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Petzl Petzl NEOX Assisted Blocking Belay Device Black
Teddy Dondanville recommends the Mammut Mammut Smart 2.0 Belay Device Orange
