EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 57 MIN
208. Creek Crossing Tips & Things To Keep In Mind For Pacific Crest Trail & John Muir Trail Thru-Hikers
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! In this episode, Ned goes into his tried and true techniques to safely cross bodies of water while hiking and backpacking. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for Sierra travel along the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, and for general backpacker travel where creek or river crossings will be present. In this episode, you'll learn about:1. Safety concerns about using rope2. How to protect your feet and how to keep them dry3. Trekking poles and how to use them for crossings4. How to stay warm and safe after crossing & more!Previous safety episodes with Ned:Episode #199: River Crossing Safety TechniquesEpisode #194: River Crossing Basics & Avoiding HazardsEpisode #192: How To Safely Travel Through SnowEpisode #188: Snow Basics & Safety FoundationsConnect & 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!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.Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramThank you to the sponsor of this episode, Oboz Footwear. Born of Bozeman, Montana, Oboz designs hiking footwear to deepen the human-nature connection and inspire happiness through the love of hiking.Episode 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! In this episode, Ned goes into his tried and true techniques to safely cross bodies of water while hiking and backpacking. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for Sierra travel along the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, and for general backpacker travel where creek or river crossings will be present. In this episode, you'll learn about:1. Safety concerns about using rope2. How to protect your feet and how to keep them dry3. Trekking poles and how to use them for crossings4. How to stay warm and safe after crossing & more!Previous safety episodes with Ned:Episode #199: River Crossing Safety TechniquesEpisode #194: River Crossing Basics & Avoiding HazardsEpisode #192: How To Safely Travel Through SnowEpisode #188: Snow Basics & Safety FoundationsConnect & 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!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.Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramThank you to the sponsor of this episode, Oboz Footwear. Born of Bozeman, Montana, Oboz designs hiking footwear to deepen the human-nature connection and inspire happiness through the love of hiking.Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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