Don’t Hike the Tahoe Rim Trail Until You Watch This…
Thinking about hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail as your first thru-hike? Here’s my honest take after completing the full loop solo. In this video, I’ll share what makes the TRT a great choice for beginners — and a few challenges that caught me off guard. From water logistics and camping restrictions to elevation gain and planning mistakes, here’s what I wish I knew before starting. #TahoeRimTrail #Backpacking #ThruHiking #UltralightBackpacking ---------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. It helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ---------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Support the Channel: Venmo: @colbyonthetrail ---------------------------------------------------------- Discount Codes: Backcountry Foodie 20% off: COLBYONTHETRAIL https://backcountryfoodie.com/aff/73/ Tell Your Trail 12% off: ColbyontheTrail12 https://tellyourtrail.com/?ref=Colbyo... Hilltop Packs 10% off: COLBYONTHETRAIL https://hilltoppacks.com/colbyonthetrail ---------------------------------------------------------- My Favorite Gear: Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/4kLxv71 Titanium 750ml Pot: https://amzn.to/4kWEk5t Ultralight Stove: https://amzn.to/4kUKbbr Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4o45itc Ultralight Trowel: https://amzn.to/4iaU7Mr Summit Suds Powdered Soap: https://amzn.to/3FyXOgx Unpaste Toothpaste Tablets: https://amzn.to/3DUGIJh Outdoor Research Echo Sun Hoodie: https://amzn.to/4iay6gG Nike Men's Challenger Dri-fit 5" Lined Running Shorts: https://amzn.to/4kq1S2B Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4kAYVML inCharge XL 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable: https://amzn.to/41QdkMh Camera Gear: DJI Pocket Osmo 3: https://amzn.to/3QVjNRi Insta360 X5: https://amzn.to/4qm7qOw Sony A6700: https://amzn.to/4qkKwa5 Sony G Master 16-55mm Lens: https://amzn.to/48F3Icv ---------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Is the Tahoe Rim Trail Good for Beginners? 2:12 - Why the Tahoe Rim Trail is Great for First-Time Thru-Hikers 7:31 - Biggest Tahoe Rim Trail Challenges for Beginners 12:23 - My Honest Recommendation for Beginner Backpackers 13:14 - Final Thoughts and Wrap Up ---------------------------------------------------------- #hiking #thruhiking #backpacking

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