JMT partners, Aug '09, 11 days, southbound
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 7:43 pm
I am looking for partners to hike the Muir Trail in 11 days starting around August 4th, southbound. This will require covering 20 miles per day. I will have to get a walk-in permit, "day-hiking" from Happy Isles to Tuolumne Meadows if necessary.
This will be my second hike of the JMT. I first completed it in 2004 with my wife in 12 days. Since I spent a lot of time waiting for her to catch up I'm pretty confident I can shave off at least one day, hiking an additional 2 miles per day.
Last time my only resupply was Muir Trail Ranch which worked pretty well. This time I will add resupplies at Tuolumne Meadows and Red's Meadow. Last trip I regretted not traveling lighter on the way to Red's Meadow.
This will be my second hike of the JMT. I first completed it in 2004 with my wife in 12 days. Since I spent a lot of time waiting for her to catch up I'm pretty confident I can shave off at least one day, hiking an additional 2 miles per day.
Last time my only resupply was Muir Trail Ranch which worked pretty well. This time I will add resupplies at Tuolumne Meadows and Red's Meadow. Last trip I regretted not traveling lighter on the way to Red's Meadow.