[pct-l] PCT planning questions

[Phil Baily]

My experience is that late August is the ideal time to do the John 
Muir Trail. If you go north to south, you would then be out of the 
high country and could keep going south all the way to the border. 
This year, however, you might run into problems with water 
availability and have to either carry a lot or skip around some 
sections. If you start in Yosemite Valley, the first day is all 
uphill. If you start in Tuolumne Meadows on the PCT and go south you 
can get used to the altitudes and climbing as you go and be in good 
walking shape for all the high passes.

Pieces



At 06:23 PM 7/10/07, Pea Hicks wrote:


>Sam Harbuck wrote:
> > Thanks guys, Definitely good information! :)
> >
> > So if I just did a section-hike starting around late August/early
> > September, do y'all have any recommendations on where to start and
> > how much would be feasible weather-wise?
>
>there's lots of possibilites, but i think many would suggest hiking the
>john muir trail. it's absolutely gorgeous that time of year, and it will
>certainly give you a clear idea of what you're getting into as far as
>long distance backpacking is concerned.
>
>
>girlscout
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