Trailblazer: The John Muir Trail

Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery along the John Muir trail through the High Sierras of California. Explore the majestic mountains and lush meadows, the picturesque waterfalls and alpine lakes. Scale the heights of Yosemite's iconic Half Dome or Sequoia's Mount Whitney. Enjoy meandering through Evolution Valley or Tuolumne Meadows; pausing to take in the beauty of Ediza Lake or cooling your feet in the King's River. Be humbled beneath a Giant Sequoia, or catch (and release) a Golden Trout, listen to the song of an Ouzel, watch Marmots at play, or spot the rare Snow Plant. Happy trails!

Trailblazer: The John Muir Trail, takes place over the course of 12 Days/Rounds of backpacking and hiking along the John Muir Trail (JMT).  Each Player/Hiker will experience daily trail encounters, choose to explore destinations along the trail, acquire and manage natural and personal resources, discover and observe the sights and sounds of their environment, adapt to ever-changing weather conditions, and move along the whole trail, all the while using wisely the gear in their backpack to maximize their experience.

Trail Points are earned in several ways along the journey creating many forms and layers of scoring.  There is set collection in the Field Guide Cards, instant scoring through the Destination Cards, bonuses for timely and efficient use of your Backpacking Gear and special end-game scoring by acquiring Medallions and Journey Bonus Arrowheads.