Comments on: John Muir Trail Day 17 – Lake West of Helen Lake to Deer Meadow

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:59:40 +0000

Thanks Dave. I’m glad you enjoy my journal. As I mentioned here, I met several 60+ year olds on the JMT. Many of them in great physical shape, so don’t worry, age is really not a factor. Good luck on your planning!

By: Dave S

Dave S — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:53:23 +0000

Hey Kevin, your blog is really good. Thank you for spending the time to write it out and great pictures. I’m starting to plan a JMT attempt in 2012 – on my 60th year on this earth (SHEESH!!! that sounds really old, I don’t feel it though). I’ll need to get in shape and buy some equipment, but in planning.
Can’t wait to see the rest of your entries and the last few.
Thanks again for getting into the details.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:25:42 +0000

Hi Dave. Good job on reducing your base weight by half. Enjoy your time out there, it’s an amazing journey.

By: Dave Pex

Dave Pex — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:51:12 +0000

Kevin,

I’m really enjoying reading this. I’m planning my JMT hike starting 8/15/10 and finishing 8/30/10. Taking my base weight down from 30 lbs. to 16 lbs., I’ve also become a BPL fan. Looking forward to your remaining entries!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:08:54 +0000

Thanks for the link Don! I’m glad he is giving it another shot this year.

By: Don Amundson

Don Amundson — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:27:37 +0000

Hello again Kevin. You can read Tom’s story at Trail Journals
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=9701 As I said he is returning this year for another attempt.

Don