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Timeline | |||
*March 9 - apply for permit | |||
*August 24? - start JMT | |||
*Sept. 24 - finish JMT | |||
[[Permit]] | |||
Sections | |||
*hot springs | |||
**[http://www.kevinhaasphoto.blogspot.com/2014/11/iva-bell-hot-springs-pctjmt-alternate.html iva bell?] | |||
Resupply | |||
*locations | |||
**Red Meadows | |||
**VVR | |||
**Ranch | |||
*what to send | |||
**pre-addressed post cards for checking in | |||
Water | |||
Transportation | |||
* [http://www.estransit.com/CMS/ CREST] provides bus service from Lone Pine (the nearest town to Mount Whitney) to Mammoth Lakes. | * [http://www.estransit.com/CMS/ CREST] provides bus service from Lone Pine (the nearest town to Mount Whitney) to Mammoth Lakes. | ||
*The [http://www.yarts.com/schedules.html YARTS Highway 120 East] bus provides service from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley. | *The [http://www.yarts.com/schedules.html YARTS Highway 120 East] bus provides service from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley. | ||
Gear ([http://seatosummitultralight.blogspot.com/p/jmt-gear-list.html sample gear list]) | |||
*packs (Zpacks?) | |||
*bear cans (rent?) | |||
**[http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bearcanrentals.htm yosemite rental] | |||
*shoes | |||
**main shoes (vivos? minimalist?) | |||
**camp shoes (flip flops? xeros?) | |||
***also for stream crossings | |||
*tent | |||
*tarp | |||
*trekking poles | |||
*sunblock | |||
*sunglasses | |||
*gaiters | |||
*camera | |||
*maps/navigation | |||
*biodegradable soap (bronner's?) | |||
*hand sanitizer | |||
*wipes | |||
*stove & fuel | |||
*cooking kit | |||
*knife/multitool/utensils | |||
*udigit | |||
*first aid/emergency kit | |||
**bandaids | |||
**secondskin | |||
**moleskin | |||
**bodyglide | |||
**pepto | |||
**immodium AD | |||
**painkillers | |||
**aspirin | |||
**epipen | |||
**duct tape | |||
**superglue | |||
**needle + thread | |||
**waterproof matches | |||
**water treatment tablets | |||
**bug bite treatment | |||
**lighter | |||
*compass | |||
*emergency whistle | |||
*medication | |||
**inhalers | |||
**pill | |||
*clothing | |||
**base layers | |||
**swimming stuff | |||
**rain shell (Zpacks?) | |||
**socks | |||
**underwear | |||
**shorts | |||
**gloves | |||
*microtowel(s) | |||
*sleeping pads | |||
*sleeping bags/quilts | |||
**liner? | |||
**K to buy...some options: | |||
***[http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/prodigy/ prodigy] 26 oz / $170 | |||
***[http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=133 spirit quilt] 21 oz / $215 | |||
***[http://www.backpacking.net/makegear/make-quilt/index.html DIY] 24 oz / way cheaper (primaloft available [http://www.seattlefabrics.com/insulations.html here]) | |||
*hat/cap/beanie | |||
*bug repellant | |||
*itty bitty foam roller | |||
*water filter | |||
*water bottles/containers | |||
*glasses/contacts stuff | |||
*toothbrush | |||
*paper towels | |||
*zip lock bags | |||
*headlamps, flashlights | |||
*batteries | |||
*watch | |||
*ID, health insurance card, cash, debit card | |||
*emergency contact info | |||
*lip balm | |||
*paper and pen | |||
*nail clippers | |||
Food | |||
*coffee | |||
* | *resupply treats! | ||
* | **dried fruit | ||
* | *energy bars/mix | ||
* | *couscous | ||
* | *ramen | ||
* | *cheese | ||
* | *cured meat - sausage/salami | ||
Budget | |||
Resources | |||
*[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/johnmuirtrail/links/all yahoo group] | *[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/johnmuirtrail/links/all yahoo group] | ||
*Elizabeth Wenk book | *Elizabeth Wenk book | ||
*Facebook groups - JMT and Ladies of JMT | *Facebook groups - JMT and Ladies of JMT | ||
*[http://jmt.sierra-hikes.com/images/JMTCOV.jpg here's a nice map.] | *[http://jmt.sierra-hikes.com/images/JMTCOV.jpg here's a nice map.] | ||
Sources |