John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 1] Preparation
Written by Yoshihiro Murakami
![John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 1] Preparation](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/JMTNOBO2025_catch_01b.jpg "John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 1] Preparation")
![A short hike in the desert sparkling in the sunset. The third hiking course in the Death Valley area: Mosaic Canyon Trail [Can you die without walking? A trip to the US National Parks (46)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/DeathVallyey3_catch.jpg "A short hike in the desert sparkling in the sunset. The third hiking course in the Death Valley area: Mosaic Canyon Trail [Can you die without walking? A trip to the US National Parks (46)]")
![A journey through the remains of the Gold Rush. The second hiking course around Death Valley: The Keene Wonder Mine Trail [Can you die without walking? A journey through America's National Parks (45)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/DeathVallyey2_15_catch.jpg "A journey through the remains of the Gold Rush. The second hiking course around Death Valley: The Keene Wonder Mine Trail [Can you die without walking? A journey through America's National Parks (45)]")
![A hiking trail through Death Valley National Park! Golden Canyon Trail [Can you die without walking? A trip to the US National Parks (44)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/deathvalley_gct_catch.jpg "A hiking trail through Death Valley National Park! Golden Canyon Trail [Can you die without walking? A trip to the US National Parks (44)]")
![Castle Crags Trail: A tour of the majestic spires towering over the Mt. Shasta area [A trip to America's national parks (43)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/CastleCragsTrail_catch.jpg "Castle Crags Trail: A tour of the majestic spires towering over the Mt. Shasta area [A trip to America's national parks (43)]")
![A hidden gem! Another side of Yosemite. The Rancheria Falls Trail, a second Yosemite Valley with breathtaking views. [Can you die without walking? A trip to America's National Parks (42)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/RancheriaFallsTrail_catch2.jpg "A hidden gem! Another side of Yosemite. The Rancheria Falls Trail, a second Yosemite Valley with breathtaking views. [Can you die without walking? A trip to America's National Parks (42)]")
![The Upper Yosemite Falls Trail: A spectacular trail packed with all the charms of Yosemite. [A trip to the American National Parks (41)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/uyft_catch_R.jpg "The Upper Yosemite Falls Trail: A spectacular trail packed with all the charms of Yosemite. [A trip to the American National Parks (41)]")
![Cathedral Lakes Trail: A special trail to enjoy the quietness of Yosemite [I can't die without walking! A trip to America's National Parks (40)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/Cathedral-Lakes_catch.jpg "Cathedral Lakes Trail: A special trail to enjoy the quietness of Yosemite [I can't die without walking! A trip to America's National Parks (40)]")
![Mount Rose, located near a popular ski area, offers an easy 3,000m hike and 360-degree views. [A trip to the US National Parks (39)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/mt_Rose_catch.jpg "Mount Rose, located near a popular ski area, offers an easy 3,000m hike and 360-degree views. [A trip to the US National Parks (39)]")
![A day hike to Mt. Dana, Yosemite's second highest peak, higher than Mt. Fuji. [I can't die without walking! A trip to the American National Parks (38)]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mt_Dana_catch.jpg "A day hike to Mt. Dana, Yosemite's second highest peak, higher than Mt. Fuji. [I can't die without walking! A trip to the American National Parks (38)]")
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Written by Yoshihiro Murakami