Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

Howdy All

I start hiking the John Muir trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney on Saturday July 30.

Here is my itinerary, subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, and willingness to suffer

Day 1 (7/30) – Camp after the Sunrise junction (~15 miles)
Day 2 (7/31) – Evelyn lakes junction (29.5 miles)
Day 3 (8/1) – Garnett lakes junction (45.3 miles)
Day 4 (8/2) – Reds Meadows (58.7 miles) Food pick-up
Day 5 (8/3) – Virginia lake (74.6 miles)
Day 6 (8/4) – Edison junction (87.6 miles)
Day 7 (8/5) – Camp after going over Seldon pass (103 miles)
Day 8 (8/6) – Evolution meadow (115 miles). Food pick up at Muir Ranch
Day 9 (8/7) – Stars camp (131.5 miles)
Day 10 (8/8 – Deer meadow creek crossing (143 miles)
Day 11 (8/9) – Main South Fork crossing (155 miles)
Day 12 (8/10) – Woods creek junction (167 miles)
Day 13 (8/11) – Bubbs creek (179 miles). Food pick up at Rae Lakes.
Day 14 (8/12) – Shepherd pass junction (192)
Day 15 (8/13) – Artic lake outlet (203)
Day 16 (8/14) – Whitney Portal (218)

I've shipped food ahead to Reds Meadow and Muir Ranch and a friend is resupplying me at Rae Lakes.

My SPOT shared page:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face ... M9qss1pPNN

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

Have a great time and we'll look forward to your TR.

Too bad the Spot can't send pictures.

Hi Ellen,
The days are really flyin' by. I can't believe you'll be on your way in just a week! I'm going to be glued to your Spot.
Best wishes from your sis,
Sally

Don't assume you'll be all alone; although the PCT thru-hikers should have passed through long ago, you should still see a lot of folks out there. Its a really popular hike and you'll be doing it at about 'high-season'. Should be fun, enjoy!

That is really something to look forward to.

http://johnmuirtrail.org

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Muir_Trail

Howdy Phydeux

I'm looking forward to seeing other hikers. Sister Sally and Jim (CalicoKat) have told me this is the least solo hike I'll ever do

Howdy Neverwashasbeen

Have no fear -- I'll be taking pictures. Wait -- that reminds me -- I need to buy a camera So many things to do, so little time.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

Well well well. Looks like my family and I just might hook up with Ellen at Tuolumne. This would be twice with board folks - Walt and Jean met us up there a couple years ago. In the words of Toby Keith, "I love this board." Ellen, check your pm!

z

Ellen,

Godspeed on your endevours. The JMT is on my bucket list of things to do before I get senile... which could happen any minute. I'll be following your SPOT progress, and look forward to you're epic TR with keen anticipation. Be safe, and have a ton of fun.

Sincerely

Pat

Ellen -- I hope you have a great outing. Hiking the JMT is a wonderful experience.

Ellen: Thanks for letting us follow your adventure. I'm sure it'll be beautiful out there this year with all the snow on the mountains. Be careful on those creek crossings if the water is still high.

Here's a site where people post reports about their JMT trek:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johnmuirtrail/messages

Maybe someone will post a report shortly before you head out that will give you a good idea on conditions.

Have fun!!!

Kathy