The High Route Podcast: explore the world of human powered backcountry travel involving turns on snow.
The High Route Podcast
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The High Route Podcast: explore the world of human powered backcountry travel involving turns on snow.
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July 1, 2026
An Offseason Reboot with Zahan Billimoria
<p>In this episode, we connect with Teton-based IFMGA guide and founder/coach at <a href="https://samsaraexperience.com/"><strong>Samsara Experience</strong></a>, Zahan Billimoria. Samsara offers online and in-person training for aspiring and well-established mountain athletes. </p><p>Over the years, whenever I’ve engaged with a story, film, or post about Zahan, I’ve been drawn in. There’s something about his message that is motivating. Having heard about Zahan for years, I found that the 2020 film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVSeqzI1vU"><strong>Solving for Z</strong></a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVSeqzI1vU"><strong> A Calculus of Risk</strong></a> provided a more complete backstory. (Definitely take the time to watch this film.) What we see in the film is a glimpse into a person’s complex relationship with the mountains. </p><p>This is a two-part podcast, with this episode primarily focused on Samsara’s training principles. I stopped skiing on June 7th, and promptly began trail running. That, I know, is not a great idea. But maybe I'm stubborn. Anyhow, I needed some schooling about reengaging my body with a higher-impact endeavor and, believe it or not, getting prepped for the next touring season.</p><p>Part two of my interview with Zahan will drop in early September. This second part explores Zahan's path to ski/ride touring like a naturalist. I saw Zahan speak last spring in Tahoe, and his talk centered on how he evolved as a ski/ride tourist and, many years into his career, ultimately embraced a naturalist's mindset while touring. That, assure you, is good stuff. </p><p>While listening to Zahan speak about training for mountain sports, there is certainly an element of connectedness, too. It is not simply about a climb, ticking off a higher grade, or the next summit. Which, to be a bit self-serving, was what I needed to hear this offseason, as we begin the reboot. </p><p><br></p><p><br>If you are new to <a href="https://the-high-route.com/"><strong>The High Route</strong></a>, we are a reader- and listener-supported enterprise focused on human-powered turn-making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real-deal calorie-burning to piece it all together.</p><p>We’d like to thank <a href="https://www.patagonia.com/home/"><strong>Patagonia</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.blueice.com/"><strong>Blue Ice</strong></a>, and <a href="https://atkbindings.com/en-us"><strong>ATK</strong></a> for supporting us. </p><p>We are also excited to announce that you can <a href="https://the-high-route.com/subscribe/"><strong>subscribe to Issues 2 and 3</strong></a> of our fine print journal (The High Route journal) on our site. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options <a href="https://the-high-route.com/subscribe/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album <a href="https://jenslangsjoen.bandcamp.com/album/the-self-transforming"><strong>here</strong></a>—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with. </p>
May 28, 2026
The Indefatigable Episode with Andy and Jason Dorais
<p>In this episode, we connect with the never-fatigued duo, the Dorais brothers…Andy and Jason Dorais. The brief backstory is this: Andy and Jason are both ER doctors in Salt Lake City. Which means that, through all their adventures, past and present, they were educating themselves, working long, strenuous hours in a stressful job, running on fumes, eventually juggling partners, kids, and their clan of like-minded endurance-junkie devotees in their pursuit of light and fast. </p><p>For those of us further afield, we could latch onto Jason and Andy’s stories through their respective blogs, which often documented pre- or post-work epics. Back in 2010, when the Dorais brothers began their blogs, I was knee-deep in parenting, which meant real-deal adventures took a back seat to school drop-offs and shuttling kids here and there. For nearly seven years, the Dorais documented their epics in fine fashion and, like many others, offered a heavy dose of inspiration. </p><p>Through their blogs, I was introduced to the meaning of fast and light: an intersection of ascending and descending, and speed, that melded Euro-fit clothes (yes, sometimes Lycra), skinny skis, and, oftentimes, mostly carbon boots. And a huge dose of lung power. </p><p><a href="https://www.tetonat.com/2011/06/26/grand-teton-ski-descent-speed-record-set/">Ultimately, in 2011, along with Jared Inouye, Jason and Andy scored an FKT for a Grand Teton round trip on skis.</a> </p><p>They continued their speed missions, <a href="https://mountainlessons.com/2013/06/06/mt-rainier-speed-record/">culminating in a 2013 Mount Rainier round-trip on-skis FKT</a> (with skis on and off—but mostly on). </p><p>All this is not to say that Jason and Andy are not only concerned with speed. They enjoy powder snow, mountain running, and climbing…but it should be noted, it is often done at fast tempos relative to us mere mortals. And again, for many of us out there, the Dorais captured lightning in a bottle and helped define an era of moving through the hills lickety split. </p><p>Links to the Dorais' Blogs:</p><ul><li><a href="https://jasondorais.blogspot.com">Jason Dorais</a></li><li><a href="http://slcsherpa.blogspot.com">Andy Dorais</a></li></ul><p><br>If you are new to <a href="https://the-high-route.com/"><strong>The High Route</strong></a>, we are a reader- and listener-supported enterprise focused on human-powered turn-making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real-deal calorie-burning to piece it all together.</p><p>We’d like to thank <a href="https://www.patagonia.com/home/"><strong>Patagonia</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.blueice.com/"><strong>Blue Ice</strong></a>, and <a href="https://atkbindings.com/en-us"><strong>ATK</strong></a> for supporting us. </p><p>We are also excited to announce that you can <a href="https://the-high-route.com/subscribe/"><strong>subscribe to Issues 2 and 3</strong></a> of our fine print journal (The High Route journal) on our site. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options <a href="https://the-high-route.com/subscribe/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album <a href="https://jenslangsjoen.bandcamp.com/album/the-self-transforming"><strong>here</strong></a>—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with. </p>
May 11, 2026
It’s Not Tennis: With Vince Anderson
<p><br>In this episode, we have the good fortune of speaking with all-around world-class mountain traveler, IFMGA guide, and dad, Vince Anderson. For those of you keen on high-end alpinism, in 2005, Anderson, along with his partner Steve House, <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200601400">climbed a direct, technical route on Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face</a>. For their cutting-edge alpine ascent, they were awarded Piolets d'Or. </p><p>Now, well into his 50s, Anderson has not slowed down. He still climbs at a very high level, having ascended Peru's Jirishanca with Josh Wharton in 2022. Along with all this technical climbing, Anderson runs <a href="https://www.skywardmountaineering.com/">Skyward Mountaineering</a> from his Colorado base and is an accomplished backcountry skier/ski-mountaineer. Anderson is also part of the AMGA’s instructor team, ensuring that aspiring guides keep a tight ship as they progress through the course curriculum. </p><p>The discussion in this episode is mostly focused on touring. But we get insight into how someone with highly developed alpinism skills brings those sensibilities to ski touring as a recreationalist, guide, and a guide instructor. </p><p>Here's a huge thanks to Vince Anderson for taking the time to speak with us. We hope you, like us, come away from this episode with huge respect for Anderson's craft and some insight into how to make the most of a sweet day in the backcountry.</p><p>As all this relates to tennis, which we note in the podcast title...maybe it doesn’t. In the documentary about the Jirishanca ascent, Anderson is asked, “Is it dangerous?” He replies, straight to the point, “I mean, it’s not tennis.” </p><p>Links to learn more about Anderson:</p><ul><li><p><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzlLT-je9jg">Jirishanca Doc: Josh Wharton & Vince Anderson Climb a New Route in Peru</a>.</b></p></li><li><a href="https://uphillathlete.com/voiceofthemountains/what-we-search-for-vince-anderson-podcast/">Uphill Athlete Podcast with Vince Anderson</a>.</li><li><a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200601400">Anderson’s AAJ account of the team’s ascent of the Rupal Face</a>. </li></ul><p>If you are new to <a href="https://the-high-route.com/"><strong>The High Route</strong></a>, we are a reader- and listener-supported enterprise focused on human-powered turn-making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real-deal calorie-burning to piece it all together.</p><p>We’d like to thank <a href="https://www.patagonia.com/home/"><strong>Patagonia</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.blueice.com/"><strong>Blue Ice</strong></a>, and <a href="https://atkbindings.com/en-us"><strong>ATK</strong></a> for supporting us. </p><p>We are also excited to announce that you can <a href="https://the-high-route.com/subscribe/"><strong>subscribe to Issues 2 and 3</strong></a> of our fine print journal (The High Route journal) on our site. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options <a href="https://the-high-route.com/subscribe/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album <a href="https://jenslangsjoen.bandcamp.com/album/the-self-transforming"><strong>here</strong></a>—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.</p><p><br></p>
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