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: Mammut’s Haute Route Touring Helmet

by Steve Gabbard | May 13, 2025 | Gear Shed, Not Skis

Our ski tourist is returning to backcountry touring and looking for a lightweight helmet that is, yes, light and inexpensive. He’s checking out Mammut’s Haute Route.

Review: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Touring Boot

by The High Route Editors | May 9, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed

Thoughts on Tecnica’s Zero G Tour Pro touring boot from Adam Fabrikant, Pete Vordenberg, and an editor. The word-economy boot review from Fabrikant: “I have yet to find anything better.”

Review: DPS CFL 100 and 105

by Peter Vordenberg | May 2, 2025 | Gear Shed, Skis

More a review of two related skis and less of an apples to apples comparison: the DPS Pagoda Tour CFL 100 and Pagoda Tour CFL 105 go for a Wasatch spin.

The Alpine Boot Horn

by Patrick Fink | May 1, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed

Life changing? Life affirming? Bold questions, indeed. The Alpine Boot Horn may have some answers for you: some more practical, some more existential. The Alpine Boot Horn may be the answer to your tough-to-get-into boots. For the low low price of….$11.95.