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5 Gear Picks the "Brazilian Climber Girl" Swears By While Training for Patagonia's Seven Summits
The "Brazilian Climber Girl" shares the gear she won’t climb without
(Photo: Courtesy Gisely Ferraz)
Offwidths, big walls, ice. Gisely “Brazilian Climber Girl” Ferraz has a variety of passions as a pro climber. But her big goal right now? Ticking off the Seven Summits of Cerro Chaltén in Patagonia. With two peaks left—Aguja Poincenot and Aguja Mermoz—she is focused on training right now for her objective. “I’m currently spending my summer in the High Sierra and Yosemite,” Ferraz says. “This place makes me so happy. I’ve been focusing on alpine climbing to train for Patagonia.”
Recently, Ferraz climbed Half Dome in 10 hours and 10 minutes, and ticked the Tuolumne Triple Crown. She’s also exploring lines on The Hulk and chasing some Peter Croft routes. Here are five of her all-around gear picks.
La Sportiva TC Pro Shoe
The best! My favorite piece of gear is hands-down the TC Pro from La Sportiva. These shoes are awesome. I can climb just about anything in them. From offwidth invert, techy trad routes to big walls and granite to sandstone cracks, they deliver every time. They’re incredibly versatile. I never leave for a mission without them. When they’re brand new, they can feel a little stiff or unusual, but give them some time to break in and they’ll become your favorite crack climbing shoes.
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La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoes
The best approach shoes I’ve had so far. The La Sportiva TX4s are my go-to—they’re wide, incredibly comfortable, and offer excellent grip, even solid enough for moderate climbing. They perform great on rope ascents, with enough protection to keep aid ladders from digging into my feet. For wide-footed climbers, the fit is spot-on. I’m also loving the new Stone Blue/Cherry Tomato color—looks fantastic.
Grivel Dark Machine Ice Axe
The Grivel Dark Machine is my favorite ice tool. Even the name is cool. It’s light, strong, and delivers precise performance on steep ice and mixed terrain. The swing feels smooth, the grip is solid, and it’s a tool I rely on when the climbing gets serious.
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Julbo Fury REACTIV Sunglasses
Sunny days in the alpine can be brutal on your eyes. I love these shades because of the REACTIV lenses—they adapt fast to changing light conditions. Whether I’m in full sun, shadow, or moving fast through mixed terrain, I can keep rolling all day without swapping lenses. Plus, the frame is super lightweight, making them perfect for long missions. I wear them all day and they don’t bother my ears.
Relevant read: How Gisely Ferraz Rigs Her Van as a Gear Closet
Paka Sun Hoodie
During alpine summer days, protecting myself from the sun is a must. The fabric of this hoodie is soft and made from natural fibers, so it doesn’t need constant washing, it doesn’t hold odors, and I can wear it over and over again. It’s perfect for climbers that can’t do laundry often, for living in the van, and for travelling!
Ferraz is sponsored by La Sportiva, Grivel, Paka, and Julbo Eyewear.