THR Resources: Springtime Care for your Skis/Board and Skins
Springtime care resources for your Skis/Board and Skins: the waxing, the gluing, the re-gluing, and the cleaning.
The place to find all The High Route's articles about building and refining your backcountry specific skills.
by The High Route Editors | Apr 18, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Skill Building
Springtime care resources for your Skis/Board and Skins: the waxing, the gluing, the re-gluing, and the cleaning.
by Jason Albert | Apr 17, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Skill Building
This article is about crampons for splitboarders and two individuals’ experiences—Matt Colton and Daniel Crist—on their respective paths.
by Alex Palombo | Apr 9, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Skill Building
For the splitboarders among us, foot stance is critical. Here’s the THR primer on stances with an emphasis on the double posi.
by Jason Albert | Apr 3, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Skill Building
For the afflicted among us who cannot stop touring until long after we’re skinning over dirt, pine needles, and stones, there are still hazards out there. We want everyone to come back safe. Perhaps an admission of humility at our inability to fully perceive the veneers of nuance can help us do just that.
by Jason Albert | Mar 27, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Skill Building
Tech bindings can be finicky. Find a workable routine to ensure the bindings are secure on your boots before committing to the line.
by The High Route Editors | Mar 26, 2025 | Backcountry 101, Skill Building
A UIAA report on cut ropes and skinny rope resources from THR.