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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 7 MIN

Shelter Dilemmas For Orogenesis

from Stories from The Trailhead · host Kurt Refsnider

What kind of shelter system makes sense for a nearly 5,000-mile mountain bike route stretching from Canada to Baja? In this episode, Kurt Refsnider breaks down the shelter choices, compromises, and evolving systems behind his ride on Orogenesis — the world’s longest mountain bike trail. A fascinating look at ultralight problem-solving, bikepacking efficiency, and adapting gear strategies across wildly different terrain and conditions.Read the full article: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/blogs/the-trailhead/shelter-dilemmas-for-orogenesis-the-worlds-longest-mtb-trail

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