THR Gear Shed Podcast—Part 1: Getting Progressive while Uphilling
Who owns the uphill and then the downhill? No one. Each to their own. Barry Wicks seeks a more progressive resort uphill ski. Barry Wicks takes us on his journey.
Explore the gear we use for human powered backcountry travel involving turns on snow.
Feb 12, 2025
Who owns the uphill and then the downhill? No one. Each to their own. Barry Wicks seeks a more progressive resort uphill ski. Barry Wicks takes us on his journey.
Jan 21, 2025
Our Gear Editor Gavin Hess has some thoughts on pairing touring skis and boots…all prompted by some excellent questions from a reader.
Sep 23, 2024
Fabrikant, Aplin, and Hess discuss the merits of lightweight touring boots and where they see a best-fit application for these 1000g+ class boots. And as always—find what fits.
Jan 26, 2024
There’s a time when it’s good to be young and brash. And a time when it’s good to soften a stance. In episode 5 Jack Beighle, author of The Heavyweight Manifesto, is tempted by some lighter gear and seeks some THR guidance.
Nov 10, 2023
Gavin Hess, and go-to tester/reviewer, Slator Aplin, discuss the highly developed language they use to ponder backcountry gear.