Ep 043. John Muir Trail Day 8 & 9 (Trail Series). Glen & Pinchot Pass, Food Fantasies, and Rainbow Trout Rewards

Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to leave you hanging—so I’m sharing something special: a never-before-released Trail Series from our John Muir Trail thru-hike. These next two days were all about big climbs, blazing sun, and a whole lot of food talk. We tackled both Glen and Pinchot Pass, crossed over some stunning terrain, and found ourselves daydreaming constantly about fresh fruit, real meals, and a post-trail feast. The heat rash continued to be very real, and Michael caught a new fish: The Rainbow Trout. Trail life was starting to settle into a rhythm—sore feet, daily routines, and conversations about everything and nothing. A classic stretch of the JMT, complete with long views, sweaty backs, and just enough magic to keep moving forward. In this episode: Climbing Glen Pass and Pinchot Pass + what makes a pass feel hard or easy Long Break at Raes Lakes Our least favorite campsite Trail food obsessions + rainbow trout Battling heat rash Why we’re loving quiet moments and “slow talk” out here 🎧 Come walk with us across some of the most scenic (and sweaty) miles of the trail. JMT Resources on the Blog: The Stress-Free Guide to John Muir Trail Permits The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide 15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog Instagram @shedreamsofalpine 🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. 🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.