EP 121 The John Muir Trail RocketShip with Chad Lubinski
Chad Lubinski messaged me a few years ago after my PCT hike asking questions about how to section hike various portions of the PCT through Oregon because he’d never really considered any sort of hiking or backpacking outside of the hunting season. Since that first interaction, Chad has dived headfirst into backpacking. In 2019 he battled his first big chunk of miles along the PCT and just one year later he completed his first-ever thru-hike of the John Muir Trail. That one single thru-hike that put him through the wringer forced him to adapt to the changing conditions of the trail and when he came out the other side, he had a brand new lease on backpacking. It was like a rocketship to backcountry freedom because when he came home, he went to work pounding out the miles as often as he could down some of the best trails Oregon and Washington have to offer.
In this episode, of the By Land Podcast, Chad shares his personal story, lessons learned, and what it’s like to hit the backcountry with confidence.
Show Notes
Introductions
Chad’s background
Chad’s transition from hunting to backpacking
What caused Chad to begin section hiking
Experiencing the hiking culture
Observing the efficiency of thru-hikers
How efficiency can improve your enjoyment
What changed between 2019 and 2020
Chad’s experience on the John Muir Trail
Navigating the permit process
Preparing for the John Muir Trail
Getting punched in the face by the John Muir Trail
Lessons learned on the John Muir Trail
Learning the rhythm of the mountains
The powerful connection to others on the trail
Chad’s takeaway from the John Muir Trail
Confidence equals freedom in the backcountry
How to followup with Chad Lubinski online
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