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Hike Start Date: April 25
About J.J.
From Moran, Wyoming, J.J. began a second, seasonal career in 2012 with the National Park Service. He’s worked as a ranger in Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton and Bryce Canyon national parks—all after retiring from a 24-year career as a Captain in the U.S. Navy’s Medical Service Corps. Raised in Virginia, J.J. first discovered hiking on family trips to Shenandoah National Park. “Educating an ever-growing number of hikers on Leave No Trace ethics is just one example why I desire to be a P3 Hiker,” says J.J. “Proper stewardship of the varied ecosystems encountered along the Pacific Crest Trail has never been more important. Promoting a greater awareness into the fragility of this iconic trail will ensure that this current generation of hikers will leave it unimpaired for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations of outdoor enthusiasts.”