Forged in the harshest conditions. Built for those who go there.

Our Story

We are climbers, skiers, mountaineers and adventures. Dirtbag climbing was founded by people whose love for the mountains is unmatched. We constantly seek to create gear that will survive the harshest conditions, and get you home safe. We create gear for the person who pushes themselves, just to see how far they can go. For the person who risks everything, in order to see if he can find himself. We are commited to that mission, and we will continue to make products forged from the harshest conditions, abd built for those who go there.

We Design

For the Mountains

For the Moments that Matter

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CEO/Founder
Harry Penner

Harry's dream was to always build a brand in the climbing industry. Dirtbag Climbing was founded because of that dream, and his insatiable love for the mountains. Being a highly skilled and experienced ice climber and mountaineer he brought his significant experience to bear when developing the products for dirtbag climbing.

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Chief of Product
Ren Berg

Ren Berg is an accomplished mountaineer and climber, having multiple first ascents around the valley including a new route on El Capitan she brings the same passion she has for climbing into her work as our chief of product.