Annual Highlining Gathering Takes Place in Lolo Area
An annual gathering in the Lolo area, located up Highway 12, features highliners who practice and perform slacklining high above the ground, even above treetops.
Butte Bozeman, MT, October 10, 2026 —
An annual event drawing highliners to the Lolo area is underway, offering a unique spectacle of slacklining practiced at significant heights. The gathering, situated up Highway 12, attracts individuals who engage in the sport of highlining, which involves walking on a tensioned line suspended high above the ground.
Participants in the Lolo event practice and perform their skills with the lines often set at elevations that place them above the surrounding treetops. This annual tradition provides a platform for highliners to hone their abilities and showcase their craft in a scenic, elevated environment.
Specific details regarding the exact dates of this year’s gathering, the duration of the event, or the number of participants were not provided. The organizer of the event was also not identified in the available information.
Highlining, a discipline derived from slacklining, requires a high degree of balance, concentration, and physical control. The lines used are typically made of flat webbing, and practitioners wear a safety harness connected to the line via a leash, tethered to a backup system for safety.
The Lolo area, known for its natural beauty along Highway 12, serves as the backdrop for these impressive demonstrations of athleticism and mental fortitude. The gathering is a recurring event, drawing enthusiasts to the region annually.
Further information regarding the history of the event, specific locations within the Lolo area beyond its general proximity to Highway 12, or any associated community impact was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Emily Brown on www.kxlf.com, see more information here.
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