The last year-round water source (about 11,600' or so) is just below Trail Camp (12,000') about 6 miles from Whitney Portal. There is a little meadow with a...
depends on which way you're headed Chris. Suggest that you take a look on the topo's online by searching Mount Whitney on www.topozone.com I haven't been up...
It's not on the map but at approximately switchback #40 above Trail Camp there's a gusher of the purest water I've ever tasted; right out of the mountain....
... for mid ... process ... begin to ... with ... necessary. ... inside ... Thanks for the info! Does anyone know how many permits are available for walk up? ...
I am departing for a thru hike on August 3rd up and over Lamarck Col, down to the Evolution Basin heading North on the JMT/PCT to end at Happy Isles on August...
I'm getting ready to send off my re-supply bucket for the JMT. Does anyone know what the deal is on shipping alchohol. Can I do it? I was planning on using a...
Vermilion Valley and Red Meadows resort had fuel when I hiked the JMT. It is unlawful to ship explosive/ flammable liquids. I would call ahead to make sure...
... Try this link. http://www.gottawalk.com/ click "Hike Planning" then click "Mailing Fuel" then scroll down to Alcohol simplified quote from Gottawalk What...
We are planning to attempt the JMT next year. I was wondering what kind of food do you pack for such a hike? We would like to pack lightweight, but on the same...
Three of us started JMT in '82. My then 10 year old son and I finished but my friend had to drop out due to a knee problem. We took a weeks worth of food...
I'm curious to know what kind of shelter people might recommend. I want to go as light as possible and was thinking about a tarp or poncho tarp setup. I...
... only ... I've used a ponchtarp the past two years. In 2005 I never even set it up I just bivouac out. In 2004 it got a lot of use. It is edgy. As long...
My buddy and I did the trail starting on August 24, 2003 and bugs were really no problem. However since this has been another wetter winter, you may have ...
Greetings. I am seeking information on Taboose Pass from backpackers who have travelled this pass. Trail description(s), trip report(s), info on camping...
... Well I know everybody is thinking it. I'll be the first to say it. "Why would anybody want to do Taboose Pass unless they had to?" :) I've never done it...
We used a Golite tarp for several years on the JMT with no problems. You have to be a little carefull with siting in case of rain, and we carry a piece of...
I brought a Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo shelter last summer on my JMT. I have the older model without the bathtub floor, but it worked well for me in rain,...
I also have been very happy with the Golite tarp (Lair 1) tent. I also use a mosquito net hung from the top of the front of the tarp if ness. Most evenings I...
From the trailhead parking it's a several mile hile across flat desert terrain before beginning to climb. The path up is steep and very rocky - lots of talus ...
Of all the eastside trailheads the road to the Taboose trailhead is the worst. It's deeply rutted. Take it really slow. The first two miles are a slow...
Last night I looked at the site you posted on your JMT trip. I read all the narrative and looked at all the photograph, I take pictures. It was an enjoyable...
Jim Martin, Thanks for posting the link to your JMT trip blog. Your photos are *fabulous,* Galen Rowell quality, and I'm loving your commentary. Lois ... ...
Thanks Lois...... Most of the photos and commentary were made by Brian aka "Buck Forester .com" He has a real good sense of humor. He is now a published...
I need information on the Jet Boil Stove. I have used a MSR Whisperlite since they first came out in the mid 80's. I just purchased a Jet Boil. I am going...
... I've used the past two years without any problems. I did the entire JMT on one 250gm cannister with four 12oz boils/day for 13 days. I even used the...
jay,I absolutely love my jetboil - and i have had no problems in 2 years using it. the highest I have used it is at the very top of mount whitney (14,497...
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