Brady

Hi, I'm Brady and I consider myself a trailbird. I've hiked parts of the Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and the entire John Muir Trail, and I love all things outdoors.

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What The New Inyo National Forest Rules Mean for John Muir Trail Hikers In 2020

How The New Wilderness Travel Rules Affect JMT Hikers in 2020 **As of March 2020, this post is outdated. INF ‘reclarified’ that there will still be an exception for JMT and PCT hikers to exit to resupply. All is well again!** As of December 2019, Inyo National Forest has some new rules. Or, rather, a …

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How to Treat Water In The Backcountry: My Favorite System

My Favorite Backcountry Hydration System There’s no doubt about it, your water treatment system is one of the most important pieces of your gear set-up. Good treatment means good hydration which means good backpacking experiences. I can say from first-hand experience that when your system sucks you inevitably lean towards dehydration, and that can ruin …

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