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A Chronological Listing of all The High Route’s Stories
THR Curates: La Verte, A Story of Steep Slopes
La Verte, une histoire de pente raide: A ski mountaineering film focusing on the history of the...
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First Look: Pomoca Tour Pro Expedition
Pomoca introduces a new model in the Tour Pro Expedition and some small tweaks to its hardware and skin glue.
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National Parks Service OKs Fixed Anchors
For the time being, the National Park Service will not oppose fixed anchors in Wilderness.
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THR Episode 20: Resurrecting Summit Journal with Michael Levy
As we take our own pivot toward print, we go deep to learn a few things from Michael Levy. Levy is the bundle of energy and vision behind Summit Journal—a legacy climbing magazine title with a decidedly modern perspective.
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Review: Patagonia’s Stormstride Jacket
The Patagonia Stormstride jacket offers a hardshell option for backcountry tourists that leans into durability and a decent feature set that won’t weigh you down.
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The Research: Risk Management Trends in U.S. Backcountry Accidents
Heading into winter, which means more snow and changing variables, let’s pause and reflect on some findings that may make your backcountry excursions a bit safer.
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Press Release: ATK Hy Free Binding
Press release from ATK announcing the new HY Free Binding which is the company’s entry into the hybrid binding class.
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First Look: ATK Haute Route Plus 10 Ski Touring Binding
In short order, ATK has become a standard bearer in the backcountry touring marketplace. With their new Haute Route Plus, ATK presents a light package, elegant design, and enough features to keep a big-day ski tourer plenty happy.
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