[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 98, Issue 13

[Marvin and Shirley Barg]

Kurt
I hiked from KM to VVR including a side trip to the summit of Whitney. It
took 14 days. At a body weight of 200 lbs, I could have used more food, but
overall, I thought it went well.  I was apprehensive about hiking the 180
mile High Sierra section without a break and with a UL pack. But, I made it
and would do it again. Without the side trip to Whitney, I can see myself
making it to Mammoth in 12 or so days and avoiding the costly resupply which
is VVR.

As for the bear canister, I repackaged all food items (of course calorie
dense) into light weight plastic bags and probably sat on the lid to squish
most of it in. I stuffed the remainder into a small fanny pack and used this
food up for the first few days out until official bear canister territory.
Finally, remember that the first day's food supply doesn't need to be
packed, just carried. This being the case, I usually 'camel' up with food on
day 1, since I know there will be calorie deficits in the days ahead. 

Grampa Kilt




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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2016 11:54:28 -0800
From: Kurt Maurer <kurtrm at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Sierra Food Strategy
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Hello,

I've been reading Yogi's book and basing my preparations on its guidance.
She mentions considering hiking from Kennedy Meadows to Vermillion Valley
Resort without a resupply, and seeing that the resupply towns require
considerable hitch hiking, I was planning on hiking straight through. Also,
none of the resupply points seem favorable; it's either resupply really
early on or super late on this section. But I'm doubting I can fit the
required calories into my bear canister. I was assuming 4000 calories per
day for 11 days. I know there's a good chance I'll burn more, and that is a
considerable length of time without a resupply. Does anyone have any
suggestions for packing the canister or other recommendations?

Thanks,

Kurt


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