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202339 minGdocumentary

The High Route

202339 minGdocumentary

Two trail runners attempt to complete the North Cascades High Traverse, a route that was previously finished in 28 days, in just 6 days.

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Two trail runners attempt to complete the North Cascades High Traverse, a route that was previously finished in 28 days, in just 6 days.

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Ethan Newberrydirector

Kaytlyn Gerbincast

Jenny Abeggcast

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Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg begin their attempt to complete the North Cascades High Traverse. This route requires traversing rugged alpine terrain across Washington state. The previous recorded completion took 28 days. Gerbin and Abegg aim to finish in 6 days. The documentary captures their preparation, challenges, and the natural environment they encounter along the way. The runtime is 39 minutes and it was released in 2023.

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