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JMT 2011 - Gear Review

Sep 05, 2011

Gear Reviews Tent - Nemo Meta - 900g The Nemo Meta 1P provides excellent volume for its weight, and that includes a largish porch that can be used in bad weather. I slept in it during a rainstorm and it was absolutely watertight. The large vent at the back keeps you in touch with what going on outside - and with the large hood it will never let the outside in. The tent can be tricky to pi …
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JMT 2011 - Kitlist

Sep 05, 2011

Gear List This is a list of some of the essential items I took on the trip and what each item weighed. Tent Nemo Meta 1P 900g Sea to Summit Ultra-sil Daypack - doubles as tent bag... 68g Tent pegs, 3@14g, 4@5g 62g Rain Gear OMM Cypher Smock 228g OMM Kamleika Race Pants..... …
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JMT 2011 - Getting There

Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 05, 2011

Getting to the start of the John Muir Trail Getting to the start of the JMT is tricky - but the first step, of course, is to get to the US. The usual airport to fly into is San Francisco, then you need a public transport miracle to get you the Yosemite in a couple of days - at the same time buying food and fuel on the way. The arrival is complicated by the Wilderness Permit system, I app …
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JMT 2011 - Getting Back

Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 05, 2011

Getting back from the John Muir TrailGetting back was a bit of a nightmare - and very expensive - however I'll take you through it! I arrived at Whitney Portal at 3pm. Its a large carpark with a Giftshop cum snack bar. I immediately had a burger and chips - which I instantly regretted - I thought I wanted it but had gotten used to less fatty foods! If you haven't arranged a lift from here you …
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JMT 2011 - Costs

Sep 05, 2011

Costs Realistically you are talking £2K for this trip. I spent a lot on getting home at the end of the trail and some cash could be saved here. Getting There Return flights Newcastle - Heathrow - San Francisco - British Airways................. £990.11 Luckily I was able to stay with a friend who took me to Yosemite Trailhead............ …
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JMT 2011 - Food

Sep 05, 2011

Food Planning for the John Muir Trail Logistics I started by assuming that I'd take the full 21 days to complete the trail as per the guidebook, on this basis there were two key checkpoints, Vermillion Valley Resort VVR (meals accommodation and food to buy) and the Muir Trail Ranch MTR (Food pickup only unless booked well in advance). The initial plan was therefore: 6 days food …
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JMT 2011 - Trip Report

Sep 05, 2011

Route Summary Day Start Finish Miles Ascent (feet) Descent (feet) Hours Accommodation Day 1 Happy Isles Sunrise High Sierra Camp 14.5 5720 464 …
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JMT 2011 - Introduction

Sep 05, 2011

John Muir Trail - Sierra Nevada, CaliforniaTowards the end of August 2011 I had the absolute pleasure to walk the USA's premier hiking route - The John Muir trail, around 225 miles of backpacking through the pristine wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada.Details of the trip can be accessed below, also you can get great advice on all aspects for a trip at the YahooJMTGroup. Costs and hassle can …
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