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: Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro

by Gavin Hess | Nov 20, 2024 | Gear Shed, Skis

The Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro is a worthwhile consideration for skiers looking for a 90mm-ish ski for spring and high mountain skiing, and/or resort touring.

Hardboot Impressions of the Jones’ Ultracraft and Ultrasolution

by Alex Palombo | Nov 18, 2024 | Gear Shed, Not Skis

A hardboot aficionado, Alaska’s Alex Palombo gives his impressions of two Jones’ Snowboards, both carbon offerings, with an eye toward the hardboot rider willing to ski their snowboard.

Marker Alpinist Heel Riser Repair

by Andrew Ross | Nov 15, 2024 | Bindings, Gear Shed

For those interested in getting into the nuts and bolts of Marker Alpinist Binding repair, here’s a how-to for remedying floppy risers. Happy tinkering.

First Look: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

by Jason Albert | Nov 14, 2024 | Boots, Gear Shed

A go-to for many ski tourists over the years, Tecnica’s Zero G Tour Pro gets some tweaks. One thing that remains the same is that this four-buckle overlap boot is a keeper. It has a passable (and modestly improved) range of motion and friction and well-established (read as excellent) downhill characteristics. Here’s THR’s first look.

First Look: Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro

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

Scarpa introduces the 4-Quattro Pro—part of its beefed-up Quattro line. These four buckle boots play many roles, both on and off-piste. For tourers, they offer real deal support and a range of motion suitable for longer missions when a more supportive boot (read bigger skis and more aggressive skiing) come into play.