Sierra thru-hiker and author Ethan "Po" Gallogly gives great insight and a ton of information about hiking the John Muir Trail (JMT). This recording is part of a larger JMT clinic we hosted over at THRU-r . - and for visuals, you can watch on YouTube . Here, Ethan goes into detail about the trail itself, what to keep in mind as you're preparing, tips, tricks, and more. If you're thinking about thru-hiking the John Muir Trail in the future- this episode is for you! In this episode, you'll learn about: Northbound versus Southbound (& what he recommends) The best places to camp Weather expectations, resupply insights, and thoughts on logistics History of the trail & much more If you'd like to watch the entire John Muir Trail clinic, you can watch it here on the THRU-r YouTube Channel . Make sure to like and subscribe! You can connect with Ethan by using the links below: Ethan's Website Facebook Author Page "The Trail" On Amazon "The Trail" Audiobook Did you enjoy this episode? Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ! Connect With THRU-r & Cheer: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis