Featured
The home for any piece tagged with featured. Pieces can run the gamut from gear reviews to stink-eye worthy opinion pieces.
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The High Route Podcast
The Progression Episode with Ryan Griffiths
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Public Lands and the Touring Scene
A look at proposed rule changes in the public lands space that could affect the touring scene.
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The High Route Podcast: The Snow and Water Episode
With Journalist Mitch Tobin.
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The High Route Podcast: Part 2 with Zahan Billimoria
Touring Like A Naturalist.
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Review: Scarpa F1 RS Touring Boot
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The Dark Wizard Breaks Through the Noise
This four-part HBO documentary on Dean Potter shines.
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Tele-Kana: Standing Forward, Moving Sideways
During this meager winter, @wicknasty finds some bliss.
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Understanding Alpha and Runout Angles
Two data points to help keep it real and safe in avalanche terrain.
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Review: The Igneous Raglefant
The fine art and performance of a powder ski.
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The Spring Mindset Shift
Longer days, warmer days: Time for a spring-centric mindset shift.
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First Look: Scarpa’s F1 RS
Scarpa’s F1 gets an overhaul and adds the BOA H+1 System.
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Cutting Through the Noise with the Winter Wildlands Alliance
A conversation with the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Policy Director, Anneka Williams.
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In Praise of Resort Skinning
Easy access, high reward. When the spigot turns off, the local resort uphill route soothes the mind, builds community, and pumps the blood.
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The High Pressure Mindset Shift
Don’t let a lack of snow get you down. Seek out the good snow, and thou shall receive.
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DPS—Drinking the Carbon Kool-Aid
Pete Vordenberg does more than dip the toe; he drinks the Kool-Aid.
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Review: La Sportiva Stratos Hybrid
Where a fine skimo boot fits into the boot quiver.
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Review: MTI Backcountry Preseason Training Plan
Rebounding from injury with some strength.
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The Skinny Rope Data Crunch
The beta and data on skinny ropes for ski mountaineering.
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Part 3: The Mindset Shift
Part three of our three-part series on big mountain mindsets: Choosing partners, building habits, and remaining diligent.