[pct-l] Which section of PCT would be a right choice for 10 days trekking with 13 old child?

[Bob Bankhead]

Bear canisters can be obtained in both Yosemite Valley and at Tuolumne Meadows, so you can start from either spot. They are also available at some of the permit stations, like the one on the south end of Lone Pine. You can also rent the Bearikade models in advance directly from the manufacturer, Wild Ideas. They will ship it to you  so as to arrive a day or two before your start date. See https://www.wild-ideas.net/rent.html 

Permits: the PCTA Thruhiker Permit is only available for PCT hikes of more than 500 continuous miles so your hike won't qualify. JMT permits can be obtained in several locations, both in advance via mail or the internet or as walk-ins and are based on a daily quota for each trailhead. Some trailheads are easier to get than others. A special endorsement is required if you plan to camp in Little Yosemite Valley.

Please define "not too long". Ten trail days doesn't translate into routing without some idea of the desired daily mileage. 

Public transportation is readily available at Reds Meadow, Mammoth Lakes, Tuolumne Meadows, and Yosemite Valley. The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) buses run from Reno airport up and down Hwy 395 on the east side of the Sierra. There are commercial shuttle services based in Bishop and Lone Pine that can take you to and from virtually any road-accessible trailhead you want.....for a fee.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Michal Szymanski
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 11:45 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Which section of PCT would be a right choice for 10 days trekking with 13 old child?

Hi,
In July, I intend to organize trekking on selected part of PCT or John Muir Trail  together with my 13 year old daughter. I would like to ask you which route and which segment of the route you suggest? During the route selection I have to remember about these: \
- we would like spend 10 days  on the trail
- my daughter is very fit but day distances should not be too long
- it would be good if the starting and ending point is easy to achieve via public transportationt (maybe it is good idea to start from Yosemite Valley because I need to borrow bear canister)
- beautiful landscapes are important for us (and I would like to see
Yosemity) but we do not want to go in the crowd (we prefer rather remote places to camp)
- it would be good if the there is one resupply point in the middle of route – I will carry most of our equipment.

BTW. What are the chances to get thruhike permission for July?

Michał Szymański
http://blog.szymanskich.net
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