Into The Bright - Hiking The John Muir Trail Northbound (2015)

2015-04-041h 23m

A 20 day, 240 mile solo thru-hike of the JMT in August 2014, over 11 passes, across Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks, the John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, parts of the PCT Pacific Crest Trail. An unforgettable high-Sierra adventure in the footsteps and spirit of John Muir.

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