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At the top of Pinchot Pass on the John Muir Trail

At the top of Pinchot Pass on the John Muir Trail

How I Thru-Hiked Over 250 Miles with a Back Injury

Katelin Reeser December 20, 2019

The backstory of my injury, healing, and the tools I used to successfully complete a thru hike.

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In Thru Hiking, John Muir Trail, gear + guides Tags thru hike, john muir trail, injury, back injury, pacific crest trail, slipped disc, bulging disc
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I'm Katelin Reeser, a thru hiker, photographer, metalsmith and lover of travel and the outdoors. Here I’m sharing my experiences and hoping to inspire others to follow their dreams.

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