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.

Review: Black Crows Solis

by Gavin Hess | Oct 9, 2024 | Gear Shed, Skis

Julien Regnier, noted ski shaper at Black Crows, has cooked up something special in the Solis. Our gear editor claims the Solis is appropriate for more skiers than the marketing suggests. Smile if you like the steeps.

Review: Black Crows Draco Freebird

by Gavin Hess | Oct 3, 2024 | Gear Shed, Skis

Black Crows Draco Freebird: A balanced, playful, progressive ski, well suited to skiing fast and handling tight terrain well at speed.

Review: Moment Deathwish Tour 104

by Gavin Hess | Sep 24, 2024 | Gear Shed, Skis

The Triple Camber. Modern sensibilities. In a sentence: I’d be hard-pressed right now to come up with a better quiver of one ski for a skier who wants to enjoy low-angle tree skiing, some powder skiing, as well as some more serious high mountain tours.

Review: Patagonia’s M10 Storm Jacket

by Jason Albert | Sep 20, 2024 | Gear Shed, Not Skis

Patagonia’s new M10 Storm jacket isn’t just for alpinists. Backcountry skiers/riders—we can claim it as our own. This is a paired down hardshell that won’t weigh you down, but will protect you from the elements.

Review: Atomic Backland XTD Review

by Gavin Hess | Sep 12, 2024 | Boots, Gear Shed

The Backland XTD 120: A highly capable 2+ buckle boot for new ski tourists and seasoned ski alpinists. Read this as a boot excelling on the up and downs.