Skill Building
Literally the place to find all The High Route’s articles about building and refining your backcountry specific skills.
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Backcountry 101: Tools to Find Higher Quality Snow
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Revisiting First-Aid Kits
A Pre-season Primer
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Ski Traverse Sleep Systems
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THR Resources: Springtime Care for your Skis/Board and Skins
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Bringing Crampons along for the Splitboard Journey
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Double Posi Primer: A Look at Snowboard Stances
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Veneers of Nuance
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Tech Binding Hygiene: Finding My Snow/Ice Clearing Routine
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Ski Mountaineering Rope Resources
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Adam in the Cold—Strategizing for the Brrrrrrrrrr
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The Art of Glacier Travel Handbook
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On-Piste, After Hours, Uphilling and Safety
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Tips for Using Your Backcountry Radio…Like a Pro
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Backcountry Etiquette: Transition Times
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Ski Mountaineering: Connecting Two Ropes
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Master the Shoulder Axe Carry
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BD and Smiley Provide Useful Information on Building Effective Snow Anchors
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A Clear and Concise Dave Searle Video on Rappel Extensions
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Developing Mountain Sense with Eyes off the Screen
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How to kick turn: Community Note from a Curmudgeon