Learn about backpacker snow safety with the founder of Mountain Education, Ned Tibbits ! Here, Ned gives a rundown of snow and how it forms and compacts. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail , or for general backpacking and camping in snow . This recording is part of our free Safety Series still going on as live events via THRU-r. To join in, you can register on our Events page at thru-r.com. 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, Ned goes over: 1. The phases of snowpack in the Sierra & weather considerations 2. Snow hiking tips & recommendations with regard to safety 3. Snow structures, snow movement & so much more 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
