Seattle Branch John Muir Trail Thru-Hiker

About The Award

A profile badge for backpacking the entire John Muir Trail between Yosemite Valley and the summit of Mt. Whitney in a single trip.

How To Obtain

Backpack the entire John Muir Trail between the northern terminus Yosemite Valley and the southern terminus on the summit of Mt. Whitney in a single trip.  

The trip can be done in either direction (NOBO or SOBO), following any necessary reroutes due to trail closures or weather. The trip can be either supported or unsupported, and zero/nero days are permitted along the way.  SOBO trips can begin at Happy Isles or any of the standard alternate SOBO starting trailheads, depending on the availability of permits. Trips can be private with non-Mountaineers team members. The trip must be done in accordance with Leave No Trace and in accordance with the policies of all relevant local land management agencies, including the use of valid permits, proper food storage and acceptable resupply practices, etc. 

Contact

Contact the Seattle Backpacking Committee chair. Include the dates of your trip, your start/finish trailhead, and the names of any other people in your party.