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A Chronological Listing of all The High Route’s Stories
The Sell Off and Selling Out
There’s much to digest in the political space nowadays. Some of the dynamics present as straightforward, an either-or choice. Other aspects of it all are more nuanced. We believe that a few things are non-negotiable: be kind, avoid violence, engage in conversation if you disagree, and public lands should not be (and are not) for sale. We are adamant on that last point. Please take action.
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Review: Pierre Gignoux Mountain Touring Boot
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.
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The Fuhrer’s Crevasse, Skills, Fear, and Further Befuddlements
Pete Vordenberg, ski reviewer of note, goes flax on flax. And, it turns out, to no one’s surprise, he has some epiphanies.
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On The Go with Carbohydrates
Backcountry touring and ski mountaineering can be all-day affairs. Proper carbohydrate intake can keep you on the go. But first, you may have to gut train with high-carb nutrition to keep the stomach settled and the motor primed.
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The High Route Podcast Episode 29: Becoming Billy Haas
We close out season two of our podcast in good style as we have intrepid ski mountaineer and IFMGA guide, Billy Haas, as our guest.
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The Spring 2025 SWE Close Out
While you may be riding an ocean wave, or some form of volcanic tube, SWE totals have decreased. High spring is here. And summer, soon, too.
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Mindsurfing Quickie Mart Touring Beta
THR gets ahead of any controversy and gladly jumps into the fray. We disclose where to find Bend’s most accessible touring beta. #wearenotgatekeepers
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The Boot Mod Nobody Asked For
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.
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