The High Route Comes to Romp

The High Route Comes to Romp

In late July, Jason Albert and Pete Vordenberg of The High Route, an independent backcountry skiing gear website and podcast, came to Romp’s factory in Crested Butte for something considerably more...
— Chase Gardaphe
Crested Butte Roots, World-Class Talent: Aaron Blunck Partners with Romp Skis

Crested Butte Roots, World-Class Talent: Aaron Blunck Partners with Romp Skis

Crested Butte Roots, World-Class Talent: Aaron Blunck Partners with Romp Skis

Blunck’s collaboration with Romp blends local heritage, global competition, and a shared vision for creativity and innovation in skiing. 

— Chase Gardaphe
Finding inspiration on the Ribbon of Death

Finding inspiration on the Ribbon of Death

This is how my ski design process starts. A single run, a day, or an entire trip gets me thinking about what the best ski for the conditions would be, and I develop the concept from there

— Chase Gardaphe
A Skiers Journey from Crested Butte to Iceland

A Skiers Journey from Crested Butte to Iceland

The stark beauty of Iceland feels worlds apart from Colorado’s forests and terrain. In Dalvik’s alpine simplicity, my trust in Dynafit’s Speed Radical bindings proved invaluable, letting me embrace the joy of backcountry skiing and boundless adventure.