[pct-l] JMT Thru Hike?

[PRIMAPE .]

M,

I have been able to cover about 15 miles a day. That being said, I will
definitely have to plan more accordingly with exit strategies. Is it a
totally different experience approaching South to North versus North to
South? I have quite a bit of experience in the Tuolumne and Mammath areas
but would hope to still explore the areas of the JMT that I have not seen
around there.

-Andre


On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 12:43 AM, Melanie Clarke
<melaniekclarke at gmail.com>wrote:

> Plan your itinerary ahead of time so you know how far you have to hike
> each day. Plan a day to get to Yosemite and plant a car at Whitney Portal.
> And another day to get back home. That really only leaves 12 days to hike.
> That is 20 mile days with no break. I did the JMT in 11 days when I was 47
> years old. How many miles do you normally cover on a hike? The JMT has a
> LOT of climbing so you have to be fit. Plan escape routes in case you don't
> make it. Go south to north. More exit strategies at the north end, Red's
> Meadow etc.
>
> M
> On Jun 27, 2013 10:28 PM, "PRIMAPE ." <wurdboi at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> I'm planning to embark on the JMT later this summer, but sadly only have
>> 14
>> days that I can afford to be on the trail. Is it possible to finish this
>> 200+ mile trek in such a short period of time? If not, are there portions
>> that I can afford to miss that will not hinder my experience too much?
>> Thanks for the input!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>> André S.
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