Snowboard Theory
A basic premise: Shorter, wider, and might be more fun. Call it snowboard theory. It might bring more smiles when the conditions align.
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by Barry Wicks | Mar 11, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Gear Basics | 7
A basic premise: Shorter, wider, and might be more fun. Call it snowboard theory. It might bring more smiles when the conditions align.
Read Moreby Jason Albert | Dec 10, 2024 | Backcountry 101, Gear Basics | 2
Removing and applying ski skin glue need not be complicated. Don’t be scared off. Here’s the THR basics on how to do the deed.
Read Moreby The High Route Editors | Sep 26, 2024 | Backcountry 101, Gear Basics | 5
We can come up with lots of fun and interesting ski/ride scenarios. There’s the yo-yo laps in deep powder. There’s week-long traverse where you might come home calling it a walking-camping trip. There’s the firm snow steep chute dance to be had. All this might take specific tools. There’s a lot of sweet used gear in the marketplace to fill out the niches in a two-boot two-ski quiver.
Read Moreby The High Route Editors | Sep 16, 2024 | Backcountry 101, Gear Basics | 5
If you opt for a “trim to fit” skin system, dialing in the width and length can help you gain sufficient grip while maximizing glide and minimizing weight.
Read Moreby The High Route Editors | Sep 1, 2024 | Backcountry 101, Gear Basics | 3
Consider this the clarion call for the preseason backcountry gear once-over. It is the pre-season gear check. You might as well make it count now–nobody likes a gear failure. We’ll go in the order of boots, bindings, skis, skins, and poles.
Read Moreby Jason Albert | May 22, 2024 | Backcountry 101, Gear Basics | 4
Add a layer of moisture protection between you and the snow by using a Tyvek groundcloth in your ski touring sleep system.
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