Category: Gear Shed

Gear Shed

The Gear Shed is The High Route’s department for all things gear. From skis, boots, bindings, and the not skis section, this is where to find first-looks, deep-dive reviews, and 2000+ word pieces on the nitty gritty like the merits of flat mode or baton style poles.

First Look: Pomoca Tour Pro Expedition

by adminTHR | Dec 20, 2024 | Gear Shed, Not Skis

Pomoca introduces a new model in the Tour Pro Expedition and some small tweaks to its hardware and skin glue.

Review: Patagonia’s Stormstride Jacket

by Jason Albert | Dec 17, 2024 | Gear Shed, Not Skis

The Patagonia Stormstride jacket offers a hardshell option for backcountry tourists that leans into durability and a decent feature set that won’t weigh you down.

Press Release: ATK Hy Free Binding

by The High Route Editors | Dec 13, 2024 | Bindings, Gear Shed

Press release from ATK announcing the new HY Free Binding which is the company’s entry into the hybrid binding class.

First Look: ATK Haute Route Plus 10 Ski Touring Binding

by Gavin Hess | Dec 12, 2024 | Gear Shed, Not Skis

In short order, ATK has become a standard bearer in the backcountry touring marketplace. With their new Haute Route Plus, ATK presents a light package, elegant design, and enough features to keep a big-day ski tourer plenty happy.