by The High Route
The High Route Gear Shed Podcast: explore the gear we use for human powered backcountry travel involving turns on snow.
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February 25, 2025
<p>In this episode, we’ve got Barry Wicks as our host for part two in our series on developing a free-rider ski for resort uphilling. (Talk about niche). To close the quest out, he speaks with Jonno Jacobs the founder of <a href="https://www.roninskis.com/our-story">Ronin skis</a> based in Chamonix, France. </p><p>At Ronin, Jacobs builds made-to-order custom planks. As you’ll hear in the podcast, what Jacobs offers is more like a surfboard shaper, inspired as much by the art of design as the number-crunching part. Jacobs also lives in one of the hubs of the skimo scene, and although he prefers bigger and wider skis (most days), we picked his brain, asking why. As in,why don’t we see more playful skis for those skinning uphilling on-piste? </p><p>Allez! Allez! </p><p><br>The High Route is a reader and listener-supported project, and we'll be releasing our first print edition of The High Route later this winter. You can learn how to support us <a href="https://the-high-route.com/join-thr/">here</a>. </p><p>You can find us at <a href="https://the-high-route.com/">the-high-route.com</a>: Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. And according to Barry Wicks, don't-fear-the-hyphens®.</p><p>The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from <strong>Storms in the Hill Country</strong> and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album <a href="https://jenslangsjoen.bandcamp.com/album/the-self-transforming">here</a>—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to begin with.</p>
February 12, 2025
<p>In this episode, with Gavin away guiding in Japan, we’ve got Barry Wicks as our host. Wicks is a die-hard ski tourer who brings supremely positive energy into the hills. He’s also a recovering bike racer who claims he’s sworn off Lycra. Despite his baggy clothes, he’s still fast. And he still knows gear. </p><p>Anyhow, Wicks has a playful nature on skis. And we’ve been bantering back and forth for a few months about adopting progressive ski designs for those who uphill at resorts. It sort of makes sense—when there is an uphill, hopefully, there is a downhill. And why not try to make the downhill as enjoyable as possible?</p><p>Wicks’ quest to find a rockered twin-tipped ski that is light…isn’t exactly easy. On his journey, Wicks speaks with Max Smith, VP of Reno, Nevada’s Moment Skis. Who knows, maybe a mythical and lightweight 85-underfoot Wildcat Tour is in our future. </p><p>If you have specific questions regarding the information (and opinions) presented in the podcast, you can comment on the website or email us on The High Route's contact page ([email protected]). </p><p>The High Route is a reader and listener-supported project, and we'll be releasing our first print edition of The High Route later this winter. You can learn how to support us <a href="https://the-high-route.com/join-thr/">here</a>. </p><p>You can find us at <a href="https://the-high-route.com/">the-high-route.com</a>: Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. And according to Barry Wicks, don't-fear-the-hyphens®.</p><p>The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from <strong>Storms in the Hill Country</strong> and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album <a href="https://jenslangsjoen.bandcamp.com/album/the-self-transforming">here</a>—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to begin with.</p>
January 21, 2025
<p>We are back on the Gear Shed Podcast, going deep into a reader’s question. (Thanks, Slim, for sending your questions in.) </p><p>Just deciding what boot works best for you can be a can of worms. Add in skis, and the pairing dance becomes a more complicated yet finely choreographed affair.</p><p>Slim’s questions begin with a query about boot pairings and ski widths and extend into the variable of ski length. And, of course, there’s skier ability, conditions, preferred ski style, and so on. Gavin breaks it down on the podcast; hopefully, we provide some insight. </p><p>If you have specific questions regarding the information (and opinions) presented in the podcast, you can comment on the website or email us on The High Route's contact page ([email protected]). </p><p>Thanks for listening. </p><p>The High Route is a reader and listener-supported project, and we'll be releasing our first print edition of The High Route later this winter. You can learn how to support us <a href="https://the-high-route.com/join-thr/">here</a>. </p><p>You can find us at <a href="https://the-high-route.com/">the-high-route.com</a>: Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. And according to Barry Wicks, don't-fear-the-hyphens®.</p><p>The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from <strong>Storms in the Hill Country</strong> and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album <a href="https://jenslangsjoen.bandcamp.com/album/the-self-transforming">here</a>—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to begin with.</p>
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