EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 4 MIN
The First Traverse Film
from Stories from The Trailhead · host Chris Shane
The Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire’s White Mountains embodies the grit and unpredictability of winter adventure. In this episode, filmmaker Chris Shane shares insights from his project celebrating Laura Waterman’s pioneering all-female traverse in 1980, revealing the challenges of capturing such a historic feat on camera. Through this story, listeners are reminded of the courage and spontaneity required to embrace nature's unpredictability and the importance of simply taking the leap into the unknown.Read the full article: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/blogs/the-trailhead/the-first-traverse-a-film-about-laura-waterman-leading-the-way-for-women
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The Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire’s White Mountains embodies the grit and unpredictability of winter adventure. In this episode, filmmaker Chris Shane shares insights from his project celebrating Laura Waterman’s pioneering all-female traverse in 1980, revealing the challenges of capturing such a historic feat on camera. Through this story, listeners are reminded of the courage and spontaneity required to embrace nature's unpredictability and the importance of simply taking the leap into the unknown.
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