<p>Learn about <strong>creek crossings</strong> and how to stay safe while doing it<strong> with the founder of Mountain Education, Ned Tibbits</strong>! In this episode, Ned goes into his tried and true techniques to safely cross bodies of water while hiking and backpacking. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for Sierra travel along the <strong>Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail</strong>, and for general backpacker travel<strong> where creek or river crossings will be present</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you&#39;ll learn about:</strong></p><p>1. Safety concerns about using rope</p><p>2. How to protect your feet and how to keep them dry</p><p>3. Trekking poles and how to use them for crossings</p><p>4. How to stay warm and safe after crossing &amp; more!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Previous safety episodes with Ned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FwTe37W5Jr6bxJnWCFGEo?si=8893f8cbfd1b42e2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Episode #199: River Crossing Safety Techniques</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E5VSJ7qWB3cE04pWmjc0c?si=zoEBoYmdRsCKXCZdHW7qWw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #194: River Crossing Basics &amp; Avoiding Hazards⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RHKi2BLhhrkbPKg8RuO2J?si=s6ngEax-Tkm2eijsruL0zA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #192: How To Safely Travel Through Snow⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6alTwWvRlUEIF65Gt21cBg?si=5dwxcFw8TPOzVwdtThkTCQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #188: Snow Basics &amp; Safety Foundations⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect &amp; follow along with Ned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://mountaineducation.org/#" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Mountain Education⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu6Wlwedtpzun72alAPV3GA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mountaineducation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountaineducationinc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Did you love this episode? 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