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 . 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, you'll learn about: 1. Snow & river situations in different parts of the thru-hiking season 2. Suggested river crossing protocols 3. Dry crossings, wet crossings, & what to look for during each 4. Safe crossing techniques as a solo backpacker or in groups Previous safety episodes with Ned: Episode #194: River Crossing Basics & Avoiding Hazards Episode #192: How To Safely Travel Through Snow Episode #188: Snow Basics & Safety Foundations Connect & follow along with Ned: Mountain Education YouTube Facebook Instagram Did 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 Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r TikTok THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
