[pct-l] JMT Fever

[Tortoise]

IMHO, probably a very good time (I won't say best) is to start Labor Day 
weekend for a week or two. Crowds are gone, mosquitoes are almost gone, 
weather is cooler, but too early for much chance of significant rain. I 
used to start my annual backpack on Labor Day weekend.  Drive to 
starting point Saturday, hike in on Sunday and often camp close to lots 
of other campers on their way out, then Monday head on down the trail 
almost by my lonesome.

Hike on!

Tortoise

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Deems wrote:
> This is a call to all of Reinhold's friends and fans to support him on his 
> walk through of the JMT this summer. You would help carry his gear, buy him 
> a burger at Reds Mdw, listen to his incredible stories, and hike and camp 
> with a true legend in the Sierra.  This is a good year for him to enjoy the 
> Sierra on his terms and at a pace worthy of the scenery.  I would be 
> surprised if this dream hike can't be realized for Reinhold.  Living and 
> hiking with him on the JMT through the generousity of your friends would be 
> an honor and privilege.
> ~~~^^^~~^~^~^~
> Rats,
> This JMT Fever is driving me wild.
> I first caught it in the summer of 1996, while hiking the JMT, and have been
> coming down with it every summer since.
> The only known relief is to hike it.............the problem, my surgically
> reconstructed shoulder tells me it's not ready yet.
> Maybe I do what the kid was planning on doing......live off the
> land......that is right.....no pack.....no food.
> I will not kill any game.....it's illegal.....I will just gather nuts &
> berries and graze in the meadows.
> Do I need a grazing and gathering permit???
>
> JMT Reinhold 
>
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