[pct-l] hiking the John Muir Trail

[Josh]

Zoli,
I agree that a 16mi day on that section of the trail is most def a rigorous
pace.  I've done a couple 20 & 25mi days on that section, but not
consistently from one end to the other with only 1 down day.  IT MOST DEF
CAN be done, but if U just came up with 14 days cuz it looks good on paper,
I'd def recommend taking a few hikes in the backcountry of Yosemite or
Sequoia or King Canyon to get a feel for a 16mi day with a 30# pack at the
8000+ ft elevation cuz "On Paper" and "on Foot" are 2 very different things.

Josh
 

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Subject: Re: [pct-l] hiking the John Muir Trail

Generally, the later in the season you go, the less crowds. It will be a bit
browner, but the steam crossing are easier and there is less (or no) snow in
the passes. However, there is a chance of getting snowed on the later you
go--the snow would not last, but it might delay you.

I assume you know, but a 14 day hiking schedule (averaging almost 16 miles a
day) to complete the JMT is a rigorous pace for most people. Hiking north to
south you will ascend 46,000 feet and descend over 38,000, a total of almost
16 miles. It can be done--people have done it much faster--but depending on
your fitness and how light you travel it may or may not be fun.



Original Message:
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From: Zoli Bassoff zolish at gmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:11:06 -0700
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] hiking the John Muir Trail


I am planning on hiking the john muir trail some time between mid august and
mid september. What is the best times to hike it. One factor for me would be
to avoid the major crowds. I would like to hike it in 15 which would include
1 rest day. Thanks for your input

zoli
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