I am trying to time a solo thru-hike with a break I will have between jobs. I have to be back by July 4th weekend (and can start as early as mid-May): a....
A. That depends on how comfortable are you with (1) your route-finding skills for navigating over miles of snow-buried trail; (2) your snow travel skills -...
Wandering Bob's advice is VERY good. Mammoth Mountain has 600+ inches of snow with plans for open ski lifts well into July this summer. Last year Tioga Road...
I was checking through the Trail Journals site and see that two thruhikers left well ahead of the pack. Their schedule calls for them to be at Kennady Meadows...
Thanks, guys. Solid advice/feedback! (I feared as much, which is why I asked). It's not so much a question of skills - as it is 'desire'. I'm trying to avoid...
Good info Frank. Last year I began my SOBO JMT on July 22nd and it was very wet going in parts. I wore Montrail trail runners and there were many days my feet...
We only hiked to the tram (8000' of elevation gain). The Skyline trail and Long Valley are clear - but there is still substantial snow further up San Jacinto....
... which is pretty much the month of JUNE. ... I've never done it but you might take a look at the Tahoe Rim Trail. That is if your focus is in CA. The max...
... be ... ===================== I through-hiked the TRT as part of the official grand opening of the trail in September of 2000. It's a fabulous trail,...
Frank, here is another article with more information: http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=/20060510/NEWS01/605100326/1006 "The couple was...
Frank please keep us posted on other news concerning John please.. vera Frank Martin <sriprank@...> wrote: A lot of us were following this story last...
Prapanna, to add to that report ... the Sierra streams and rivers have been flowing at record (or near record) levels for the first two weeks of May. And...
Actually, for myself this is good news. I plan to hike up along the Merced River in mid-June. I count at least 14 waterfall between Little Yosemite Valley...
Hello, I am interested in doing a N-S thru hike of the JMT starting in late June of this year. While I have some backpacking experience (350mi of the AT last...
... Really depends on just how late. Read through the past months Posts a bit. I think as of last weekend snowlevel was at 7200'. We had some rainfall in the...
Ryan We're NORTH of the Equator, June is Summer for us here. Should you encounter residual snow, have a good idea where the next trail junction is and if you...
I'm planning to hike Edison - Whitney starting in mid-July. (a) what is your all's recommendation on lightweight gloves (for warmth cooking dinner) (b) what is...
I pack wool inserts that you can get at military surplus stores for $5. They're lightweight, pack easy (like carrying a handkerchef)and do not restrict hand ...
Trail Conditions as of May 26 http://www.nps.gov/yose/wilderness/trailconditions.htm The first PCT Hikers are getting close to Kennedy Meadows in the S. ...
Human Remains Found May Be Those Of Missing Hiker http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_155220742.html (CBS) IDYLLWILD, Calif. Human remains were found on...
thanks to all who has given great advice - i'm really excited for this summer hiking season....but i do have a question - which hopefully I can get some good...
As long as everyone is in good shape, five days is a piece of cake. As you approach the pass from Lyle Canyon, there's beautiful little meadowed laklet, a ...
Lesley, This is an awesome section! Lyell Canyon is beautiful, and the lakes on the south side of Donohue pass are as nice as any in the Sierras. It is about...
... I agree with Dive here. Just go from TM to the campground the first day. That will allow sometime to aclimate to the altitude for the group. It is...
Wondering if someoen can help me. I have visited Yosemite several times, but I am looking for between a 3-5 day hike for an athletice but not experienced...
Hey Jared, There's some great hikes to choose from - maybe a little more information would help us help you... -What month are you thinking of going? -How many...
Hopefully some additional details will help. I have a timeline between late June (after the 24th until July 18th to choose from. I was thinking July would be...
Jared, here are a couple of ideas: 1) Hike the JMT from Red's Meadows to Yosemite Valley (or the other way). This is just under 60 miles and includes some...
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