Gavin Hess
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First Look: ZipFit Espresso
We begin to check out ZipFit’s new touring-specific Espresso liner.
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Review: Heritage Lab BC100
Finding the magic in Marshal Olson’s BC100 creation.
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Review: La Sportiva Stratos Hybrid
Where a fine skimo boot fits into the boot quiver.
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First Look: Atomic Backland 86 UL
Skinny (sorta skinny) and light skis find their way into the Teton-focused quiver.
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The Skinny Rope Data Crunch
The beta and data on skinny ropes for ski mountaineering.
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Review: ATK Haute Route 10 Plus Binding
Modest weight, plenty of features, and meets the high-end durability test.
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First Look: La Sportiva Kilo XTR
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Discussing Stoves
Be it a large-group expedition or fast and light traverse, we discuss stoves with the Gear Editor.
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THR Gear Shed Podcast: Crossing Over to Glacier Black
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Review: Mammut Barryvox S2
We spent last winter testing the updated Barryvox S2.
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First Look: 2026 Dynafit Blacklight 2.0
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Review: Atomic Backland 109
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Review: Plum R-170
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Review: Le Bent Baselayers and Socks
Key keep-you-warm items for tourers.
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Review: Pierre Gignoux Mountain Touring Boot
Carbon. Euro. Freeride adjacent. What’s not to like?
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Skinny Rope Devices: Update
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A New Skinny Rope Option: The Cascade PoliWog by Glacier Black
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Review: Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro
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First Look: Arc’teryx’s Alpha SL Pack
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First Look: Dynafit Tigard 97 Touring Ski