[pct-l] Another Reinhold question--a JMT question

[Reinhold Metzger]

Joe,
I don't like to hike in wet shoes, so I always take them off  if I can't 
find a log to cross or skip hop across.
Besides, you can usually find a log or skip hop across most creeks on 
the JMT.
Many hikers use sandals or crocks for river crossings.
If you drain all the water out of your shoes and put on dry socks, the 
shoes should dry out in a while....it gets quiet warm in July on the 
JMT, but it can also get quit cold.
Mosquitoes will be a major problem this early in the season.

JMT Reinhold
 

 

Jo Pegrum Hazelett wrote:
> Reinhold or ?????
>
> After a weekend hike in the Ventana Wilderness requiring at least 50
> river/creek crossings, I've been thinking about my scheduled JMT hike this
> year-- specifically footwear for crossing creeks. Would you advise just
> tramping through water in my regular trail running shoes or do you recommend
> taking something to change into? I don't mind wet feet but I'm wondering
> whether with the frigid temperatures of the water if I'd be more comfortable
> changing out of my walking shoes for stream crossings? Also, since my trip
> is early in the season (begins June30) --do your shoes even dry out? I've
> always gone in August before and that's quite a different story.
> Any insights would be appreciated!
>
> Thanks
> Jo
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