[pct-l] hiking the John Muir Trail

[herbstroh at charter.net]

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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