EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 1H 1M
194. River Crossing Basics & How To Avoid The Hazards With Mountain Education Founder & Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Ned Tibbits
from The Thru-Hiking Podcast · host A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
Learn about creek crossings and how to stay safe while doing it with the founder of Mountain Education, Ned Tibbits! Here, Ned goes into his tried and true techniques to safely deal with the hazards of crossing bodies of water while hiking and backpacking. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, and for general backpacker travel where creek or river crossings will be present. If you'd like to watch this video, you can apply for our Trail Family membership, and can find all of the Safety Series videos in the Video Library after approval.In this episode, Ned goes over:1. The force and flow of water2. Tips and what to watch out for while crossing creeks3. Snow bridges, the "secret season" & much moreConnect & follow along with Ned:Mountain EducationYouTubeFacebookInstagramDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Learn about creek crossings and how to stay safe while doing it with the founder of Mountain Education, Ned Tibbits! Here, Ned goes into his tried and true techniques to safely deal with the hazards of crossing bodies of water while hiking and backpacking. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, and for general backpacker travel where creek or river crossings will be present. If you'd like to watch this video, you can apply for our Trail Family membership, and can find all of the Safety Series videos in the Video Library after approval.In this episode, Ned goes over:1. The force and flow of water2. Tips and what to watch out for while crossing creeks3. Snow bridges, the "secret season" & much moreConnect & follow along with Ned:Mountain EducationYouTubeFacebookInstagramDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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194. River Crossing Basics & How To Avoid The Hazards With Mountain Education Founder & Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Ned Tibbits
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