Wanna try the JMT with me?

“I'd be real interested in putting together a 10-day or so trek on the Southern half of the JMT, starting near Florence Lake & Muir Ranch, and heading to Mt. Whitney.

If you are interested in this little escapade, why don't you let me know, and we'll initiate the prelim's, eh?”

“When? I hiked the JMT this last summer and love to 2nd half.”

“I could only consider it if the Montana trip falls through...but I'd love to do it, that's for sure!

If not this year, then maybe next year...”

“menigitis or something of that nature. but i may be able to play some hookie for that one.”

“Already planning to do the whole thing N to S in the 1st 3 weeks of July '02. Any advice?”

“There was a discussion about that just a couple of weeks ago...don't remember the thread title, maybe somebody else does. Did it have to do with "18 days"?”

“Yes, actually, go the the search box and just type in "JMT" and you will see about 10 different threads that discuss this.

Not trying to be a smart aleck, but...see, there's lots of good discussion/info on this board.”

“I think that was Snow nymph
30 days on the JMT.

She's the one to talk to.”

“Yup it was her.

”

“1st question: is this a serious hike or a party?

2nd question: will there be snow?

3rd question: what dates are you tentatively planning on doing it?

general statement: Ok, I'll go”

“wow, is it really 10 hours from Phoenix AZ to Fresno?”

“wow, is it really 52 hours, 39 minutes from Hatfield PA to fresno???”

“wow its 45 min from sacramento to fresno”

“hey poop you going?

wanna pick me up on your way there? It's only 10 hours, 45 min”

“i can only go i i fake some deseis like menagitis or huanta virus or something but i would love to go”

“Wow, Obi that sounds like a great trip! Are you planning a re-supply, or are you going to carry 10 days worth of food? I barely crammed 8 days food in my bear cannister last year.
Any tenative dates?
Since I can't get large blocks of time off, I have decided to section hike it until I complete it. I'm planning to do the litle section from Tuolumne Meadows to Happy Isles some time this year either late spring or early summer.
I had already been looking at the possibilities of hiking from Cedar Grove or Onion Valley to Whitney also.
So lemme know ....I might be able to squeeze 10 days out somewhere :)

Biz, 10 days from Florence Lake to Whitney Portal will be a party!!! ...it's 110+ miles with some serious elevation gains and losses. ;)”

“OBI, how u been doin? The problem about starting the JMT from Florence is tearing yourself away from Blaney Hot Spgs, you might want to reconsider your starting point, perhaps Pine Ck.

Lickety, based on how the winter is starting this year you might want to hold back on your starting time unless you like miles and miles of snow. In '95 (heavy snowpack year) I was crossing passes in northern Yosemite in August that were under 11K and buried in snow on both sides for miles. I hiked one stretch that was 10 miles without seeing the ground. Continue to monitor the snowpack and make a decision in March/ April”

“Whut in heyall is a "deseis"? Mebbe I ought to ask Tea, hehe.”

“Will keep en eye on the snowpack, Dunk. Thanks much for the tip.”

“Wanna try the JMT with me?
JMT in 18?
Phil, Tehipite, or Dunk: Tent Advice For the JMT
30 days on the JMT
2001 JMT Devil's Postpile to 1000 Island Lake
JMT Help
Obi's JMT '99 pics
JMT Resupply
Looking for JMT Partner”

“Serious Hike.

Could be snow.

Serious party.

Want to Go?

Dates not set.

You won't need waders.

But like Dunk says.

You might need gaitors.”

“...depending on the snowpack, etc. Shoot for a weekday departure, and yes, Wind Walker, I'd pack for 10+ days (I got 13 days food in my Garcia Bearcan last time - but that's another thread/story).

Blayney sure is nice, though, eh, Dunk? I could pursuade myself to leave it behind, though, knowing what's ahead. Mebbe when I retire, I can spend a month or two in Blayney - those hot springs can get mighty interesting participants! I can only hope the water's still hot!”

“Obi - are you thinking of JMT and Montanapolooza or is Montana not in your summer plans. Dang - I have to become a self employed investment advisor if you plan on both trips. You are starting to sound like Snow Nymph.”

“Blaney's a great starting point...I was just up there the end of Sept., and yes the water is still nice and warm. We actually slept near the tub...bad idea.. the steam condenses and falls back to earth. When I awoke in the morning my bag was frozen solid..hehe”

“Pepperdog, yeah, I was considering both. Mebbe you oughta consider that investment advisor issue? I'm generously funded by clients who think I'm some sort of a salesman. The rest of them think I'm a professional advisor, so them, I have to make money for.

Getting my drift, there, Barkley?”

“Ahhhhhahahahahaha... Barkley... I love that!”

“as long as this JMT thing happens before i head off to basic training i will probably be able to make it.

i just hope its some time after june 4th”

“That won't be a problem.”

“COOL gues i need to get a job in the mean time.”

“Mr. canoli you can count me in. ;-)
maybe some of the people here will finaly meet the face behind my name

good old poop”

“You're starting to scare me there poop! :)”

“how is this poop starting to scare you?”

“while i am thinking of it does anyone have any bear canisters i would be able to barrow for this trip?”

“and would it be ok if i just brought a tarp to sleep under I dont have a tent yet but i do have a 0 deg mummy bag”

“and would i need snow shoes or crampons? and will i need treking poles i have a nice walking stick that my grandpa made for me out of manzanita wood. i believe i have enough cash for a pair of treking poles.

and any sugestions on pile jackets
i would probaly need an inexpensive one.

and socks this may seem odd but can i bring wool toe socks?”

“can i bring a pepsi stove or should i steal my sisters old coleman propane stove”

“If you start on a weekend or end on a weekend I might be able to join you for a few days. Can't take any more weekdays off (already taking 3 wks off in July)”

“jeez poop. You're scaring me.

I'm starting to think I don't have the right gear!

lol. Ok Obi, I am serious about wanting to go. June or July is perfect for me, I will have plenty of vac days by then. Can you email me pleese? ba3@hotmail.com
Also, anyone who want to pick me up on their way there (I live in Phoenix).”

“cause my car's a piece of #&%!$!!! and won't make it”

“p.s. I'm cute but not available. But who knows, by June I might be.

Ü

poop, you're too young for me”

“oh yea i have more questions. about how many matches should i bring? should the be weather proof or can they be just strike anywheres”

“another question if no one has a bear canister i can use can i still bear bag? and if not how much will one cost? can i make one out of pepsi cans?”

“how much film should i bring on the trip?”

“about how many miles per day? will we be trekking in the darkness? should i bring my head lamp or a light weight flash light?

is 4500 ci enough for a 10 day trek?

about how many pounds of food does that make? for 10 days?”

“what kind of rain gear should i use will a pauncho be enough?”

“should i bring my own compass and maps?”

“how much fleece should i pack?

will there be resuply areas?

wich is better iodine or a water purifyer?

how many quarts of water can go into a quart size pot?

so a tarp will not be enough but what if i wear a hat at night?”

“how far between water?

any bad stream crossings?

should i bring a swim suit?

can i have beer?”

“how many quarts of water can go into a quart size pot?

You must be kidding?

You better go back and read all those books again.”

“that one was a joke to see if you people really read these posts of mine”