I have made two attempts to hike the trail, but had to exit in 2006 with my hiking buddy having hurt his back, and in 2007 with me having hurt my back. I plan...
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BillHilton
Sep 4, 2007 7:00 pm
Join the lightweight backpacking group on Yahoo. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackingLight/messages Lots of ideas if you search back. Also go to...
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thomas taylor
tgtaylor7
Sep 4, 2007 10:32 pm
... Bill, The old fashion way was by mule. Instead of you carrying that 29 pounds, the mule carried it! Not a bad idea when you think about it....
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Frank Martin
sriprank
Sep 6, 2007 1:44 pm
... I plan on finishing the stretch from over Piute pass to ... Hi Kevin, Here are some resources that I use. Start with the 'big three'.Tent, sleeping bag...
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Frank Martin
sriprank
Sep 6, 2007 6:58 pm
I'm almost ready to do a PCT Section Hike North out of Sonora Pass. I know I can take Amtrak to Merced but I didn't see any connections by bus out of there. I...
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BillHilton
Sep 9, 2007 7:56 pm
Look in to taking Amtrak to Reno instead. Then a bus to the Sonora Pass intersection on Highway 395. I think it would be an easy hitchhike up the hill from...
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Jay Strine
hundyff
Sep 12, 2007 4:04 pm
I just got back from Whitney. I did Whitney in 2005 via the traditional portal route. This time we started at Cottonwood Pass and came up the back way, and...
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vt_vhtrc
Oct 9, 2007 1:45 am
A bit late to be answering this question, but I just found this Yahoo! group while surfing around. My name is Sue Johnston, and I believe I have the current...
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tubirrb
Nov 9, 2007 2:17 am
Just out (Oct 15, 2007) "JOHN MUIR TRAIL" by Elizabeth Wenk and Kathy Morey. Available from Amazon.com for $12.21 Add Harrison's JMT map pack for $18.95 and...
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RAChurcher
Nov 10, 2007 8:29 pm
Hi, I am planning a JMT trip next summer, flying in to San Francisco from UK. Can anyone tell me where to buy the white pails/buckets that are required for...
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Bob Bankhead
tubirrb
Nov 10, 2007 8:54 pm
The only place along the JMT that requires the plastic 5 gallon buckets is Muir Trail Ranch, because their storage area is not mouse-proof. Any other place...
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Prapanna Smith
prapanna61
Nov 11, 2007 5:40 pm
Go to a paint store and get an empty 5 gallon bucket. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Frank Martin
sriprank
Nov 12, 2007 1:56 am
... Hi, I have just done multiple resupplies for a very long PCT Section. The most cost efficient method is to use the 'flat rate' Express Mail boxes that are...
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Brian
losthillsguy
Nov 30, 2007 5:25 am
While it was freezing outside this morning I did this... John Muir Trail Dreams I find myself daydreaming of all those somewhat mysterious and legendary...
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Roleigh Martin
marti124
Nov 30, 2007 6:17 am
Please tell me more about "possible food cache Drop at Charlotte Lake". Is that via a packing station company? Who? What cost? I am planning on going from...
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Brian O'Kelly
losthillsguy
Nov 30, 2007 9:44 pm
There is a ranger station and a bear box at Charlotte Lake. You can get either a packer or a friend (good friend) to make a drop at the box. My pack weight is...
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Brian O'Kelly
losthillsguy
Nov 30, 2007 10:51 pm
There is a ranger station and a bear box at Charlotte Lake. You can get either a packer or a friend (good friend) to make a drop at the box. My pack weight is...
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onkelb0b
Nov 30, 2007 11:22 pm
What is your vertical exaggeration on this map? It looks like it is more than the standard 10 times rise over run. I had my profiles posted on on Google at one...
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Bob Bankhead
tubirrb
Nov 30, 2007 11:27 pm
I spoke to a packer out of Onion Valley this past spring regarding just such a drop. I was told it was no longer possible. The rangers now require packers to...
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onkelb0b
Nov 30, 2007 11:37 pm
Ooops error in my post... Checking the journal the food drop was at Cedar Grove Ranger Station. I hitched a ride to there from Roads End and back again. ANd it...
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Brian
losthillsguy
Dec 1, 2007 8:08 pm
My guide to what scale I used was dependant on making it fit on a regular sheet of paper, 8.5x11 I didn't know you couldn't leave food at Charlotte Lake so I...
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Prapanna Smith
prapanna61
Dec 1, 2007 8:59 pm
On my JMT hike in 2005 my final resupply was at Muir Trail Ranch, which is at about the halfway point of the trail. Anyone should be able to finish a South- ...
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Roleigh Martin
marti124
Dec 2, 2007 12:47 am
We're planning a 3 person partial - JMT hike for late July 2008 starting at Red Meadows on the JMT and going all the way down to Whitney Portal. Where does...
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hmdsierra
Dec 2, 2007 12:48 am
Three of us started JMT in 1982 for a 25 day trip. We left the majority of the food at Red's Meadow so we could come out of Yosemite Valley light. We left...
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Patt gray
sntrekker
Dec 2, 2007 1:05 am
Prapanna....A suggestion. . . .take a look at the Muir Trail Ranch web site..they have changed several of the perimeters for the Food Cache Resupply.tho I know...
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Bob Bankhead
tubirrb
Dec 2, 2007 1:21 am
see http://www.muirtrailranch.com/resupply.html price is now $50 ... From: Patt gray To: johnmuirtrail@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 5:05...
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Prapanna Smith
prapanna61
Dec 2, 2007 1:33 am
Except for the price, the service looks pretty much like it did in 2005. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Roleigh Martin
marti124
Dec 2, 2007 3:08 am
We're planning a 3 person partial - JMT hike for late July 2008 starting at Red Meadows on the JMT and going all the way down to Whitney Portal. Where does...
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Roleigh Martin
marti124
Dec 2, 2007 3:10 am
Sorry for the double posting, I clicked cancel when I saw the redundant window and still Yahoo Mail sent it, go figure. [Non-text portions of this message have...
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nekeel
Dec 2, 2007 3:16 am
I can answer the PPS. From the Mammoth Lodge, you can buy a bus pass that will take you down to Reds Meadow. Approximately, 30 to 45 minutes by bus....
