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: Pierre Gignoux Mountain Touring Boot

by Gavin Hess | Jun 9, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed

For those seeking the lightest and bestest-of-the-lightest regarding downhill performance, Gavin took a spin on the Pierre Gignoux Mountain touring boot. Size 28 weighs only 780 paperclips.

The Fuhrer’s Crevasse, Skills, Fear, and Further Befuddlements

by Peter Vordenberg | Jun 4, 2025 | Gear Shed, Skis

Pete Vordenberg, ski reviewer of note, goes flax on flax. And, it turns out, to no one’s surprise, he has some epiphanies.

The Boot Mod Nobody Asked For

by Barry Wicks | May 16, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed

Carbon cuffs have a draw. There’s the gloss finish. There’s the rigidity. The general lack of weight. The should-I or shouldn’t-I tele boot mod involves two lovely carbon cuffs from otherwise underused Dynafit DNA skimo boots.

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.”