Author: The High Route Editors

In Part 1 of Planning a Traverse, we mentioned some key skill-building aspects to make for a more successful traverse. Most, if not all, of what we noted in Part 1 applies to Part II. You should consider slope aspect and what time of day you expect to be on exposed slopes, understand water availability, and be primed fitness-wise. Assuming all went well on your first full-day traverse, set your sights on a multiday traverse that will push your physical limits and technical skills.

The Planning a Traverse series is a resource to help you plan a traverse. We don’t take traverses lightly. The title here, including the term “first steps,” has some intent; it’s a multi-part process. Part planning. Many parts planning. And part doing. And part learning for the next traverse.