I may have missed you saying it, but I find that shuffling helps, too. If one lifts a foot too far, the current can push it behind you and spin you very quickly.
These are usually called "water socks" because they are much lighter than a neoprene or nylon water shoe. At just over 4 ounces each my XL water socks only weigh about a half pound total and have other uses besides fording a river. I also like to use them when I bath or swim in the backcountry. The pair in this video have no brand name and I picked them up at REI several years ago in the kayak section of the store.
There are many techniques that can be employed to ford a river. This video demonstrates basic technique for a single individual as described in The Mountaineers book - Freedom of the Hills. Keeping a stable stance when crossing is especially important when carrying a heavy load.
Eek, crossed Eagle Creek bare foot in December and survived! Video is on my channel actually, it did suck crossing barefoot for sure! But didn't biff it, will check into some water socks, thanks :)
I may have missed you saying it, but I find that shuffling helps, too. If one lifts a foot too far, the current can push it behind you and spin you very quickly.
great advice with water shoes and checking possible dangers down river.
thank you. Going on a backpacking trip this weekend and there may be creeks bigger than I've dealt with in the past. This was helpful.
such a good video. timeless!
These are usually called "water socks" because they are much lighter than a neoprene or nylon water shoe. At just over 4 ounces each my XL water socks only weigh about a half pound total and have other uses besides fording a river. I also like to use them when I bath or swim in the backcountry.
The pair in this video have no brand name and I picked them up at REI several years ago in the kayak section of the store.
There are many techniques that can be employed to ford a river. This video demonstrates basic technique for a single individual as described in The Mountaineers book - Freedom of the Hills. Keeping a stable stance when crossing is especially important when carrying a heavy load.
Thank you for posting this! Hope to apply it on the Bear Creek JMT crossing in a couple of weeks! :)
Thank you for posting, I will be fording a few rivers this summer...
Johnny Hiker knows what he is talking about. He's a NOLS graduate class of 1974 and a former Outward Bound instructor and mountaineering guide.
WE GOT IT!!! THE ROCKS ARE SLIMEY!!! use a water proof bag with extra air in it inside your pack. It'll float if you do get knocked over.
Nice shorts, bro.
How neat is that?
Great video, keep 'em coming!
Eek, crossed Eagle Creek bare foot in December and survived! Video is on my channel actually, it did suck crossing barefoot for sure! But didn't biff it, will check into some water socks, thanks :)
That's pretty neat!
Thanks, very helpful.
Thanks for this!
What kind of water shoes are those?
You can tell this is a river, by the way it is
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I see what you did there.
Make a bag with your shirt fill with rocks gives you a counter weight if the current is to strong
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