Author: The High Route Editors

AAC: Live Your Dream Grant

Written by | Aug 31, 2023

The Live Your Dream grant, powered by The North Face (TNF), was founded on the belief that our definitions of exploration and our goals are unique to each of us. Meaningful exploration isn’t limited to the highest peaks in the farthest reaches of the world. Your local gym, crag, and backyard mountains are equally important resources to help stoke inspiration for adventure. When we search out new experiences, overcome obstacles, and connect with each other, through exploration, we change ourselves. The Live Your Dream grant includes ski-mountaineering objectives.

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Ski Skin Failure 101

Ski Skin Failure 101

Written by | Aug 31, 2023

In the backcountry, skin failure is a relatively manageable type of failure. It can ruin your day in the short term — without properly functioning skins, it’s downright difficult to make efficient uphill progress. Here are a few solutions to keep you on the skin track.

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