As we open up year two at The High Route, emerging from our late summer slumber, it's time to cue up the podcast. Episode 14 is all about reflecting on year one and diving into the print scene.

We open the second year of The High Route with a freshly recorded podcast episode. Episode 1 of Season 2 of The High Route podcast is primarily a State of the Union-type episode. 

Pete Vordenberg, Salt Lake denizen, and road-kill burrito gourmand facilitates a discussion with Jason Albert where they unpack the year that was at The High Route and the group's new print initiative.

A few themes are unearthed as the discourse evolves. First, it's a fine time to celebrate successes and be open about perceived challenges. Second, like with any proper adventure, where vulnerabilities are exposed, and there's an unknown outcome, it makes sense to embrace a sense of fearlessness and be open about outcomes that aren't the ones you have been visualizing or expecting.

You'll have to listen to the episode to learn more about those successes, failures, and attempts at fearlessness.

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We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.

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 here—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.

Thanks for listening,

The High Route Team