JMT

Timeline

• March 9 - apply for permit
• August 24? - start JMT
• Sept. 24 - finish JMT

Permit

Sections

• hot springs
  • iva bell?

Resupply

• ranch
• checkins
  • pre-addressed post cards?

Water

Transportation

• CREST provides bus service from Lone Pine (the nearest town to Mount Whitney) to Mammoth Lakes.
• The YARTS Highway 120 East bus provides service from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley.

Gear (sample gear list)

• packs (Zpacks?)
• bear cans (rent?)
  • 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
  • skirt?
    • waxalene for chub rub
  • gloves
• microtowel(s)
• sleeping pads
• sleeping bags/quilts
  • liner?
• 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

• yahoo group
• Elizabeth Wenk book
• Facebook groups - JMT and Ladies of JMT
• here's a nice map.

Sources