[pct-l] JMT in August

[Donna "L-Rod" Saufley]

I recently called to reserve a permit for a hike out of Horseshoe Meadow.  The gentleman told me that that area is not covered by the reservation system, and that we would have no trouble getting our permits out of the Inyo Visitors Center.  Day use does not require a permit, only overnight use -- and there are no quotas at that trailhead and everyone gets a permit.  Yippee!!!  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>
>Sent: Jun 18, 2008 12:48 AM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] JMT in August
>
>Yes,
>August usually seems to be the most suitable time, not only for a southbound JMT, but also for a 
>northbound JMT.
>I have never encountered a problem getting a permit, even on short notice, starting at Yosemite.
>For north bounders starting at Whitney Portal, however, can be a real problem....if so one can 
>always start at Horseshoe Mdw.,....I have never encountered a problem getting a permit from
>Horseshoe Mdw.
>
>BTW.... The mosquitoes will be pretty much gone by August.
>
>JMT Reinhold
>
>---------------------------------
>
>
>Donna writes:
>
>Apparently August is THE time for southbounders.  The majority of JMT hikers hike south, and do so in August.  So, you should have plenty of company. Get your permit reserved early . . . 
>
>L-Rod
>
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