Check out the trailer for High Sierra- A Journey on the John Muir Trail documentary about the experience of backpacking the 220 mile John Muir Trail.

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"HIGH SIERRA - A JOURNEY ON THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL is a first-hand experience along the John Muir Trail, through the tallest mountain range in the contiguous United States. It follows a group of students as they make the 220 mile trek in the wake of John Muir’s own footsteps. The film captures the visual splendor of the ‘Range of Light’ as well as the range of emotions and physical challenges that accompany such an adventure. The film includes Yosemite Park Ranger, Shelton Johnson (also featured in Ken Burn’s documentary, The National Parks), who shares insight about the trail and the meaning and importance of the American wilderness. The soundtrack kicks ass and features music from Lonnie Walker, Mandolin Orange, Luego, Boat, I was totally destroying It, Megafaun, Phil Cook and His Feat and Gayngs."

Interested in watching more? Watch the full length (1hr 14min), award-winning documentary for free below:

High Sierra HD - Backpacking the John Muir Trail from Pete Bell on Vimeo.