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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JMT 2011 - Photo Gallery
Sep 05, 2011
Photo Gallery
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