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Lines of Responsibility with Journalist Michael Wejchert
Episode 5
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
In this episode, we chat with journalist and writer Michael Wejchert. Wejchert is based in North Conway, New Hampshire, and has penned many stories over the years. He has written a book called Hidden Mountains, which, to quote his site, is about “a climbing adventure gone wrong in a remote Alaskan mountain range, the impossible rescue attempt that followed, and the fraught cost of survival.” It is an excellent and immersive read.As we discuss with Wejchert, a through line in his work is exploring “lines of responsibility.” In Issue 4 of The High Route journal, Wejchert wrote a story titled “After the Runout,” in which he writes about the 2026 Perry’s Peak avalanche off Donner Pass. His angle isn’t so much dissecting the events that led up to the tragedy that killed three guides and six clients, but discussing how the guiding industry may be impacted moving forward. As a tempered and methodical writer, Wejchert was the ideal person to write about such a difficult topic. We are honored to have worked with him.If you are new to The High Route, 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.We want to thank Patagonia, CalTopo, ATK, Folkrm Poles, and Cripple Creek Bike and Backcountry for supporting us. We are also excited to announce that you can pre-order Issues 4 and 5 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 here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Bozeman-based band Jampoke. We are psyched to feature young creative folks. Jam and twirl and tour on.
