Backpacking the John Muir Trail

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

The first light of morning begins to stream over the mountains, through the tree’s canopy, and into your tent. These mornings were welcome, as seeing the sun’s morning glory while still bundled up warmly inside your tent was actually a rarity on the JMT. More often than not, however, you’re confronted with the unenviable task of rising to the dark, cold blanket that lies heavily on your campsite before the sun’s rays have the chance to lift it off…

Tucker Ballister takes us through a typical hiker’s day on the JMT – Check out the article in Issue 22:

A Day in the Life of the JMT Thru-hiker

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