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THR Podcast Episode 23: In the Steeps with Vivian Bruchez
Dad. Mountain Guide. Excellent vibe. Cham-local. Let’s keep it tight: Vivian Bruchez on the podcast. Thanks for listening.
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This is not a Cage Fight: Skorpius and Kilo
Let’s take a closer look at two promising boots, La Sportiva’s Skorpius CR II and the Kilo.
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Modifying the Dynafit Ridge Pro Boot
Sometimes when looking for perfection, you must visualize and take things into your own hands. Here’s one take on moving toward touring boot perfection with a modified Dynafit Ridge Pro.
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First Look: Black Crows Orb Freebird
Yellow. Light a highlighter. 8,000-meter peak worthy? Check. Snow King groomer worthy? Check. The Black Crows Orb first look.
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THR Podcast Episode 22: On Mapping and Ski Atlases with Andy Sovick
Discussing mapping, ski atlases, and the idea of gatekeeping: all on the latest podcast with Andy Sovick from Beacon Guidebooks.
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First Look: La Sportiva Kilo
La Sportiva presents the Kilo as their flagship 1kg class touring boot with excellent range of motion and relatively stiff flex.
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First Look: Heritage Lab BC100
Questing for an ideal—the perfect mid-winter, high-alpine ski—early on, Heritage Lab’s BC100 looks like it’s hitting the sweet spot.
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Ashes and Snow—An Interview with SierraDescent’s Andy Lewicky
Andy Lewicky and his blog, SierraDescents, are cornerstones of the SoCal touring scene. We connected with Lewicky shortly after he and his family lost their home in the wildfires.
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