Ep 045. John Muir Trail Day 11 (Trail Series). Wildfire Decisions, Bishop Pass Exit, and What Comes Next

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.Day 11 was a hard day—but a necessary one. The wildfires weren't letting up, and we had to leave the John Muir Trail. We began the long climb out via Bishop Pass.With help from our InReach and my safety contact on the outside, we came up with some creative shuttle logistics, found a way to exit safely, and began processing what it means to pause a hike we’ve dreamed about for so long.In this episode:A somber morning in the smokePassing LeConte Ranger Station and checking in with rangersFinalizing our decision to bail over Bishop PassUsing the InReach to coordinate a backcountry exitWhat it feels like to pause a thru-hike—and what’s next🎧 Tune in for a vulnerable and honest trail moment—sometimes the bravest thing is knowing when to stop.JMT Resources on the Blog:The Stress-Free Guide to John Muir Trail PermitsThe Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir TrailWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @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.