We are planning to hike the JMT from Red's Meadow to cottonwood pass this summer (Whitney last summer was enough for a while). I heard from some JMT hikers...
... I think it is Rainbow pack station near South Lake, and they bring it in over Bishop Pass to a spot near the ranger station in Le Conte Canyon. They gave...
Hi, all: Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been hiking light for several years and have tried to keep my food weight down as much as possible, while still...
Hi there, My wife and I don't quite have the time this summer to do the whole JMT so we are starting at Red's Meadow and coming out on the PCT below Whitney at...
My husband and I are also planning a JMT trip this summer. It will be our third. We did it with backpacks (310 miles) in 1996 and with llamas(305 miles) in...
Here's an unexpected source of economical jerky for you. If you are a Costco member, they sell jerky that is intended for consumption by dogs, as a treat. ...
This is not the first time I've heard of hikers consuming jerky made for dogs. I've not heard of any getting sick but I don't do it myself. I make my own...
Jack: My wife and I are planning a 19-day thru-hike of the whole JMT. Since our permit is for HI-LYV, we will take 3 days to get to Tuolumne Meadows. We will...
The alcohol v. canister dilemma is a very interesting question that I have spent a lot of time trying to do the math on. I did come up with an inexact formula...
Anyone out there ever hike the JMT and fish a lot. If so, did you catch enough fish to limit your food drops? How was the fishing? Did you fly fish? My...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the lighttrailfood group: On a longer hike (+3 days), how many time a day do you use your stove o 0 o 1...
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The following lighttrailfood poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: What is your average length for a backpacking venture? CHOICES AND...
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Interesting. My experience and the calculator show that even at 4 days, alcohol is a much lighter alternative. From the calculator link: Using input values of...
Those crispy "banana chips" we find in stores are usually fried plantains, dipped in honey. Most fruits dry to a pliable, leathery texture, unless over-dried....
Well I decided to go with the Bearikade. The size to weight ratio can't be beat, we will use it again next year on the JMT through hike . $275 seems like a...
Hi all and Greetings from the heart of the ATC. Just a note to address the plantar facitis. It responses to natural remedies that refer to gout. I suffered...
Since my wife got laid off we changed our trip around and now are going for the whole JMT. Still at ~ 1.5 lbs /person/day in food weight. I've been told it...
Jack What are you doing for your feet that is helping? JD ... From: "Jack Young" <auctionjack@...> To: lighttrailfood@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Lots of stretching the calves without an insert. My PT was way more help than the podiatrist. Be well, Jack _____ From: lighttrailfood@yahoogroups.com...
Woof, well put John. There are many things they can add to doggie treats they do not add to people stuff. If it says Breast meat and it is raw you can see if...
Anybody want to be a monitor on this list? A few months ago I set the spam filter on this group pretty high which resulted in me having to approve just about...
I own and moderate another yahoo group. I found that once I changed the configuration so that new members must be approved by the owner or moderators, it all...
Done thanks! Be well, Jack _____ From: lighttrailfood@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lighttrailfood@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Laurie Ann Sent: Monday, July 20,...
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