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Comment on John Muir Trail Journal by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:27:30 +0000

The only slow I had to step on was a tiny 4 or 5-feet stretch while coming down of Muir Pass (if I remember correctly). Other than that, no snow at all. But I think it is different every season depending on winter snowfall.

Comment on John Muir Trail Journal by JB

JB — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:57:45 +0000

Nice. I am going to do the JMT this summer sometime in July or early august. Any remnants nets of snow while u hiked in August?

Comment on John Muir Trail Day 23 – Guitar Lake to Mount Whitney to Whitney Portal by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:39:02 +0000

Hahahaha. I’m glad my blog is contributing to workplace productivity. Have fun on the JMT and please come back here afterwards and post a link to your journal.

Comment on John Muir Trail Day 23 – Guitar Lake to Mount Whitney to Whitney Portal by Evan Tuckey

Evan Tuckey — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:17:06 +0000

Just spent my entire day at work reading through your story. I plan on hiking the JMT in Sept 2012 and wish that time was already here!!! Great job and I plan to write a very similar story!

Comment on John Muir Trail Packing List by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:57:29 +0000

Hi Kay. The JMT is very well maintained and pretty easy to follow. There are a lot of signs on the trail and if you bring a good map, you won’t get lost. The best map is the Tom Harrison one. The Elizabeth Wenk JMT guidebook also has the same maps inside the book, but they are much smaller and in black & white.

Comment on John Muir Trail Packing List by Kay

Kay — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:55:22 +0000

Hi Kevin,

Do you consider the JMT to be easy to follow? Were there any sections that are confusing where you could potentially veer off and take the wrong trail? Did you encounter any spots where the trail seems to disappear or fade away so that you’re not sure which way to go?

Thank you!

Comment on Round The World Trip Destination Wish #2: Petra, Jordan by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:13:14 +0000

Thanks a lot for the tips! I just quickly visited your blog and it looks very interesting. In the coming days I’ll take a bit more time to check it out in detail.

Comment on West Coast Trail Day 6 – Thrasher Cove to Gordon River by RenegadePilgrim

RenegadePilgrim — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:13:33 +0000

If you are looking for a longer hike…do the Camino de Santiago in Spain…more of a walk really, especially if you are a UL backpacker.

Comment on Round The World Trip Destination Wish #2: Petra, Jordan by RenegadePilgrim

RenegadePilgrim — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:54:26 +0000

Be prepared to pay through the nose for the entrance fee. It was close to $50 when I was there last year and I know they raised the fee to about $70 for ONE DAY. I would recommend spending at least a full day there. So much to see, but budget accordingly. I didn’t feel comfortable doing the Wadi Rum trip as a solo female, but I have heard an overnight or two in the Wadi is a must-do when in the area. Also, stay away from Valentine’s Hostel. It’s a real hole in the wall. I stayed at Saba’a (not sure about spelling) and they were awesome!

Comment on West Coast Trail Day 6 – Thrasher Cove to Gordon River by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:51:48 +0000

Hey Dave, you should definitely get your journals online. It’s pretty easy to get a free blog at places like wordpress.com.

Looks like you got a couple of interesting hikes planned for next year. I’d really like to go back to the Sierras next summer. With my upcoming trip, I don’t know if I’ll find the time for a long hike.