A seasoned mountain guide reflects on the vagaries of the Antarctic snowpack. The Ilyushin II-76’s engines roar, blast through my cheap and useless earplugs, and echo through my head. The flight heads south from Punta Arenas, Chile, towards Antarctica. An exotic destination to be sure, but instead of excitement, I can only muster…
Collapses at the End of the Earth
Scale is relative. The human form tells part of the story of this Antarctic release. Photo: Sam Hennessey.
Latest Features
-
Ryan Griffiths, somewhere cold. Photo: Aidan Whitelaw
The High Route Podcast
The Progression Episode with Ryan Griffiths
-
Teton shadows extending toward the Gros Ventre.
Public Lands and the Touring Scene
A look at proposed rule changes in the public lands space that could affect the touring scene.
-
Aerial view of the snow drought in Colorado's Rocky Mountains on March 4, 2026. Photo: Mitch Tobin
The High Route Podcast: The Snow and Water Episode
With Journalist Mitch Tobin.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.