JMT thru hike in October
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:47 pm
Hi I am new to this forum and we are heading over to the High Sierra from Australia September/October for a planned 21 day thru hike on the JMT.
This was the only time we managed to grab permits, so we snapped them up and will figure things out along the way.
Not sure what to really expect weather wise except cold up high .
Not a problem after a couple of years trekking and climbing in Nepal and Pakistan to 6000 metres (19600 ft)
should we plan for Snow. what have been rainfall trends up there in late season?
Unfortunately most of the resupply points will be closed from October 8 (VVR's last open date) I imagine that means a side trip to Independance or any other towns along the way?
Any suggestions for resupply options to build into our itinerary.
What's the fishing like at this time of the year along JMT, we will be bring a couple of fly rods. ( I will also post on the fishing forum)
Some details about us
What level of backpacking experience do you have?
Level 4- Comfortable with trail and/or x-country travel
What terrain are you comfortable/uncomfortable with?
-
- Class 3 terrain/pass/x-country
- River crossings
- Snow travel/Glacier crossings
What is your main interest?
- Big Mountain scenery
- Photography
- Fishing
How many days/nights is your trip, not including travel to trailhead?
21
How many miles did you want to do a day, any layovers?
average approx 15 with a couple of layovers
Have you hiked at elevation before? Any prior issues with Altitude Sickness?
not an issue
This was the only time we managed to grab permits, so we snapped them up and will figure things out along the way.
Not sure what to really expect weather wise except cold up high .
Not a problem after a couple of years trekking and climbing in Nepal and Pakistan to 6000 metres (19600 ft)
should we plan for Snow. what have been rainfall trends up there in late season?
Unfortunately most of the resupply points will be closed from October 8 (VVR's last open date) I imagine that means a side trip to Independance or any other towns along the way?
Any suggestions for resupply options to build into our itinerary.
What's the fishing like at this time of the year along JMT, we will be bring a couple of fly rods. ( I will also post on the fishing forum)
Some details about us
What level of backpacking experience do you have?
Level 4- Comfortable with trail and/or x-country travel
What terrain are you comfortable/uncomfortable with?
-
- Class 3 terrain/pass/x-country
- River crossings
- Snow travel/Glacier crossings
What is your main interest?
- Big Mountain scenery
- Photography
- Fishing
How many days/nights is your trip, not including travel to trailhead?
21
How many miles did you want to do a day, any layovers?
average approx 15 with a couple of layovers
Have you hiked at elevation before? Any prior issues with Altitude Sickness?
not an issue