The Redline Traverse

The Redline Traverse is an elusive ski tour along the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In May of 2023 Jenna Kane and Greg Cunningham added their names to a short list of Redliners, exactly 40 years after the route was established by Tom Carter, Allan Bard and Chris Cox. The film tells the story of the Redline and those who seek to follow it.
"200 miles of the most radical, high commitment skiing ever attempted. It is possibly the highest/longest ski tour in North America." - Powder Magazine
Film Length 54:24
Directed by Steve Seime
Featuring interviews from Doug Robinson, Jed Porter and Tom Carter.
Sponsors: Flylow Gear, Moment Skis, Mountain Gazette, Peak Refuel, Camp USA, Dynastar, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
An official selection of the Backcountry Film Festival presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance
PR by Aimee Doran
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[@Ramenscooter]

Love seeing and hearing Doug Robinson, what a life.

[@brianrodman1033]

Doug is the man, he’s one guy who has it figured out. Decades of tele skiing and rock climbing.

[@flylowgear]

Agreed! Such a legend!

[@kylejohnson8043]

In 2019, myself and 2 friends (There was a badass woman in our crew, too) attempted a red line. We set off from Whitney Portal and ended up making it to Rock Creek. We had almost perfect snow conditions the entire time. Ironically, we attempted this as an on-sight, never having skied in the range, and it was gear failures unforeseen health problems that stopped us, not inexperience in the range. It was one hell of an adventure, even if we didn't make it to Mammoth. A highlight of our trip was the local legend we befriended along the way who helped us out in more ways than one, when it really counted. The things you can't plan on and the people we met really made the trip. I am grateful to have "failed", for where it lead us and who we got to connect with. In '23 I went back, and went south from Mammoth, trying to get back to Rock Creek to finish the link up. Another sick partner changed the plans and we exited McGee. Alas, I've got a tiny sliver left above the headwaters of Mono, but will finish it, maybe this year. Additionally I'd like to start further south and finish North of Mammoth someday, for an extended version. Thank you for talking about the redline as a concept and not an exact route. It may be semantics but really there is no THE Red Line Traverse, just an idea with no real turn by turn directions. I admire everyone's creativity and love how many lines you incorporated. Also, thanks for sharing your trip, as it helps me remember mine. We also had a magnificent Humphreys sunset. To be honest, I was worried that I wouldn't like your video, or I would feel that you would misrepresent something, but I really enjoyed it and don't disagree with much of anything. Only things I'd say is I can't believe you only did a pound of food per day, we aimed for 2lb. Also, and maybe this is just a Washington thing, but holy hell the sun is INTENSE down there and I'll never get used to how horribly fried you can get, SO fast. Immensely more intense than any spring skiing I've ever done in the 48. Lastly, I really resonate with the ending message about letting ourselves be creative! Let's inspire and not prescribe. Discovery in lieu of beta saturation! Our old timer let us discover it for ourselves! I would love to meet y'all and share a beer. Thanks for sharing, thanks for paying homage to those before you, and congratulations on the film.

[@flylowgear]

Thank you for all the compliments! The crew genuinely appreciates the kind and thoughtful words. They worked so hard make this film.

[@walt858]

While the Sierra High Route doesn't compare to your epic traverse, this film brought back memories of doing the High Route with Alan Plaugher back in the early 80's on skinny xc skis with three pin bindings without climbing skins and with leather ski boots. Thanks for the memories and congratulations to both of you!

[@brianrodman1033]

Sounds like an adventure

[@flylowgear]

Amazing! Thanks for the kind words!

[@davefrissyn]

"The people you can do that with. Hold on to them and take them with you." Best line ever. Congratulations! What an accomplishment. Great trip report.

[@aeropilot4419]

10:03 Whoa! Mt Russell 👏🏼❤️👍🏼

[@aRVeesBlog]

nice content

[@davidjurusiknook2173]

The commentary from 46:40 - 49:40 is chilling, an amazingly articulate message captured and thankful it was. Epic flick. Thank you

[@flylowgear]

Tom gives us chills every time! He knows how to pull on the heart strings. Thanks for the compliments!

[@jimclean2]

I was unaware just how epic Sierra Skiing is. Once I was deep into the SHR I noticed jaw dropping lines to be had… just got to put the work into getting there.

[@hansachs]

So mega, thank you for sharing the psyche!

[@ppensotti]

The V-Notch with a big pack.....sounds spicy, well done! The choice of cache apparatus seems a bit sketchy....glad it all worked out.

[@stevethrendyle8406]

Even from my vantage point in Canada, this trip (and documentary) are a 10/10.

[@KinuGrove]

Awesome

[@ohwowthatsgood]

nice

[@whitneytreeservicevt]

We just returned from our first trip to the Sierra's and fell in love with it. Congratulations guys! Just incredible!

[@nateb1069]

So good. Well done 👏 thanks

[@dominicscheuring5256]

excellent film, thank you so much!

[@walkerbasinger]

Super inspiring!!! Thank you guys! What backpacks did you use????

[@yennakane]

Hey Walker! We used CAMP M45 packs, lightweight and just the right capacity.

[@M.Mae.M]

Really cool documentary. Thank you, and congrats.

[@AndyLewicky]

Awesome!

[@margarettimofy3354]

Awesome! Good for you both!

[@yZstarAk1979]

Thats solid commitment guys. Feasting on the scenery". Nice Work. Like your style💪

[@brianrodman1033]

Nothing better than skis under your feet and a pack with all that you need to be comfortable on your back. Freedom of the hills. I need to find a nice easy Sierra traverse. Been too long.

[@dietrichschuhl1957]

This is everything I love about the Sierra backcountry. Beautiful story, inspiring adventure, magical places. I just loved this.

[@user-hm5ny3iu6m]

Outstanding accomplishment!

[@user-tf6dj4xd6y]

So effin great, Doug is great. Alan and the crew were visionary. I got to see their slideshow after they did it. Great film.👏

[@richmeyer555]

So rad. And so stoked for you guys.. Hope to see ya on the shastahorn this spring!

[@cameronstoneadams1183]

feels good man. Everything I love about Sierra backcountry.

[@patrickryan11407]

awesome adventure, congratulations

[@rsmiii]

Amazing all the way through. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@GoatPeak]

Incredibly Epic! Congrats!

[@morganrittenbach7325]

Thank you for sharing your passion and commitment with all of us! Thank you for the honesty and realness. Love it!! My first ever Sierra spring ski experience was 20 yrs ago when we skied around the Palisades Crest. Inspired by you two. Thank you!

[@flylowgear]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Great to hear from folks that have been up there and know the magic!

[@zekewapner7372]

this is so sick!! thanks so much for the inspiration and the thoughtful storytelling

[@flylowgear]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tsviancel5634]

Amazing film. Kudos!

[@leoschneider654]

🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@jaredwaywell8009]

Can anyone tell me the song around 43:00? i cant find it anywhere!

[@cascadeconnections541]

Ditto! And I love it!!

[@jockey145]

I have spent hours looking for it, to no avail.

[@flylowgear]

The song is "Falling For You" by Tom Greenwood. Only available on the Universal Production Music site. Here's the link: www.universalproductionmusic.com/en-us/search?q=tom%20greenwood&qtext=tom%20greenwood&vtag=0&vwave=0&vdesc=1&ktype=6

[@alanoconnor007]

Thankyou guys for sharing such an epic adventure, an absolute joy to watch from beginning to end. I wish you many more successful trips in our amazing mountains.

[@NicoTripcevich]

Terrific! The High Route x3 or x100. Is there a track gpx for the route? I’d like to follow along on Google earth while watching the film

[@skate5930]

What camera's was this filmed on?

[@flylowgear]

Hey there, Jenna and Greg took Go pros with them on their trip to film the hiking and skiing. As for the interviews, not sure. That is a question for the Director Steve Seime

[@stevefromseb]

The interviews were filmed on a Blackmagic Pocket Pro and Canon 5d Markii. Along with the GoPros, Jenna and Greg filmed with their iPhones. I think that if you have a good story, it doesn’t matter what camera you use, I hope this movie is proof of that!

[@rideordietheyretring2tranx382]

let seth ride