Podcasts about muir pass

Carrie and Molly break down what it's like to go over a pass in bad weather, including safety considerations both for themselves and others while hiking in less than ideal conditions. After leaving a socked-in Evolution Basin, they are met with a cold, soaking rain on the ascent of Muir Pass. They experience the Muir Hut for themselves (pantless!) and are in awe of the glacial features of this beautiful area!

Doc and the guys cover three passes in this 31-mile stretch of the John Muir Trail Join the trek to hear about Starr Camp, the Forbidden Adirondack chairs, the Golden Staircase, Starsky and Hutch, and one of the most treacherous water crossings yet. Will they survive? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support

Doc and Chopper dissect the John Muir Trail one section at a time, starting with the 21 miles from Muir Trail Ranch to Muir Pass, which is right in the middle of the trail. What better place to start? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support

Jim has been backpacking alone for many days now as he approaches the midpoint of his southbound John Muir Trail trek. He looks forward to meeting friends who have come into the backcountry from the east, with a resupply.Concerned about staying on schedule to arrive at the meetup point on the planned day and time, Jim faces challenges in the days leading up to their coming together.

Muir Pass (11,973ft) beckons, but it is a long 6 miles away uphill in the snow. Picking wild onions to add the their lunch, Molly & Ethan enjoy the scenery, but the more gradual ascent of Muir Pass leads to many false summits and some frustration. The sun is beating down, and although the surroundings are immense it is difficult to look up in the blinding light. Becoming tired of walking in the snow they set up a shelter with their ground sheet for lunch, and soak in the views. They recognise that they are in the middle of nowhere, 5 days walk behind them to civilisation, 5 days forward, and they feel the strain of being out for so long. As they watch avalanches fall across the valley SOBO shows up, and gives them news of other teams on the trail and a recap of recent events. Eventually they reach Muir Hut, and begin the long slog downhill through shin deep-snow. The views however, are better than ever, with an amazing forest coating the valley floor ahead. They can see Evolution Creek winding its way through the trees, and are aware that they will need to cross it tomorrow. They appreciate the joy of being just the two of them away in the wilderness, and setting up camp they take a quick inventory of their supplies and check that they are on schedule and can make it to Mammoth in a few days time. An awesome day on trail in a fantastic location; Episode 66 of Trail & Errors :)

The team begins the ascent of Mather Pass (12,096ft) early in the cold, with Molly & Ethan leading the way. Turning out to be the most technical climb thus far, they take the eastern side up avoiding the avalanche danger on the normal route, however the angle of the pitch is significantly increased. Across rock-climbs and traverses they reach the pass, before descending down the other side with stunning views along the valley. As they cross the snow line they come alongside a raging river, and stop for a swim in the icy waters before drying off in the sun. They spot some deer in the trees, and are pleased to be out of the snow for the moment. Making as much ground as they can towards Muir Pass, the views and the scenery are jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Best day so far, Trail & Errors Episode 65.

UC Berkeley alumnus Doug Harnsberger was hiking along California’s scenic John Muir Trail a few years ago when he came across a stone hut at the top of 11,955-foot Muir Pass, inside Kings Canyon National Park. Almost as soon as he returned home to Pennsylvania, he started learning as much as he could about the hut. The effort took him to UC Berkeley’s Bancroft Library, where he found the original 1930 blueprint for the building by Henry Gutterson, a 1905 graduate of Berkeley who was commissioned to build the hut by the Sierra Club. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33980]

UC Berkeley alumnus Doug Harnsberger was hiking along California’s scenic John Muir Trail a few years ago when he came across a stone hut at the top of 11,955-foot Muir Pass, inside Kings Canyon National Park. Almost as soon as he returned home to Pennsylvania, he started learning as much as he could about the hut. The effort took him to UC Berkeley’s Bancroft Library, where he found the original 1930 blueprint for the building by Henry Gutterson, a 1905 graduate of Berkeley who was commissioned to build the hut by the Sierra Club. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33980]

Live from Muir Hut 11974ft Mile 838.6 (June/6/15). I'm joined with Crunch on top of Muir Pass inside the hut. We talk all about our last trip, snow cones, negative r value, tent share and hot springs. We are still looking for Herro. Hope you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. 5 star review to be a trail angel...