The North Face VE 25 Tent 3-Person 4-Season

While this is one of the most bomb proof tents made for winter use, I use mine all the time in all seasons. It vents well, and I have used it in Hawaii as well as on the Green River in Utah. There are lighter tents for such uses, but if you want only one tent, this is the one. For high altitudes, regardless of season this is a great tent. Let the winds blow, just be prepared to take in others whose 3-season tents have blown down.
The only down side is weight, hence only 4 stars.

I have used this tent for 8 year ranging from Mt Washington to Denali. This tent is simple to set up and is bomb proof. The 2 vestibules are both functional and the front can be dug out when pitched in the snow or cooked in (remember to vent!!!). It is heavier that a bibler tent, but warmer and more comfy then a bomb shelter. It has a fairly large footprint, so if you are doing a technical route where space or weight is an issue look for a single wall tent.

I've used this tent for several years (used to be the Mountain 25), and love it dearly. The other reviewers are right - use this only in harsh conditions. Otherwise, get a cheaper and lighter 3 season tent to avoid camping in a sweat lodge...unless you're into that sort of thing.

Had this tent at the mount logan base camp.And started feeling like a pig because everyone wanted to stay in the north face hotel with the brother and I.
Oh yah it held up to the craziest wind storms you could imagine!

I've used my VE -25 for 8 yrs now, no issues. Performed perfectly. Winds up to 60 MPH on Mt Mitchell. Comfortable 3 adults to 180 lbs each. vents well in summer.