THR Programming Break for a Week+
Hey folks, we are a taking a break from our usual schedule of publishing for a planned traverse. We see some sunshine in the forecast. Please be safe out there.
Category: Mountain Dispatches
Mountain Dispatches
The home for topical news, travel-related pieces, significant descents, and more in-depth reporting here at The High Route: Mountain Dispatches is where we distill the noise into longer and short-form pieces related to our experiences in the backcountry.
You can find specific Mountain Dispatches here: News, Significant Descents, The Fact Finding, and Travel.
If you have a story or podcast idea for us, contact editor@the-high-route.com. Check out our pitch guidelines if you’d like to pitch a story or photo essay.
2024 PDG: Patrollers Don’t Go
A Grand Reverse and then a hop over the pond for a PDG cancellation has Alex Lee pondering if a 2026 PDG is in his future.
Colorado Avalanche Incidents Remind us to Keep it Tight when Couloir Skiing
Two recent avalanche incidents in Colorado remind us to keep it tight, and be mindful of potential crowding when descending and/or ascending couloirs.
The Coppolillo Way
A family and community lose a gem in Rob Coppolillo.
The Evolving Ski Scene on Denali—A Conversation with Denali Ranger Tucker Chenoweth
The High Route connects with Denali National Park’s South District Ranger, Tucker Chenoweth, to discuss ski mountaineering and general travel on the mountain.
