Yes I provided multiple trail reports and they seemed very surprised each time. After submitting the first couple, they called to talk in person. I was left with the impression that they didn't...
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Yes I provided multiple trail reports and they seemed very surprised each time. After submitting the first couple, they called to talk in person. I was left with the impression that they didn't...
My stays at the hotels were in Aug 2018 at Mt W and Aug 2019 at Independence Inn. Hopefully someone can give updates on what has changed this year.
Hitching between Onion Valley and Independence...
+2 on TJ's post. I've been incorrectly off trail more on the CT than anywhere else on thousands of miles of blazed trails. Some sections, I spent more time trying to find my way back to the marked...
We did see cars parked along the side of the road just north of I40. They were on the shoulder. I don't recall an actual parking lot there.
You can park at the Big Creek ranger station parking lot. It does add a road walk or short hitch to the trail though.
I have heard reports of cars being broke into if left parked at the bridge.
I would put my car where you want to finish. That way you only need one shuttle. You could do the reverse, but you are shuttling while tired and smelly. I found a shuttle driver out of Gatlinburg...
My apologies for missing your being able to relate your current state to acquiring base miles. I would put a 20 mile hike as being similar to a Century. A lot of people do them, but they are a lot...
I am far from being a trainer, but I have the cycling background from quite a few years ago. I'll share my thoughts.
You already understand the concepts, it sounds like you are just having...
I have stayed at both Mt W and Independence. The rooms are comparable. Mt W provides a very good breakfast and loaner cloths while doing laundry. Both had hiker boxes. Jim was able to provide...
I also like doing something with a tortilla. Peanut butter and jelly or honey is one option. Salami and cheese is my favorite on trail.
If you are worried about having to take everything out,...
After reviewing a few of the sellers posts, I am certain this is the same person.
I'm thinking the seller is Tony that also sold me some scuba items. If so, I can vouch for his sales. I have purchased multiple scuba items from him and all of the interactions were awesome.
John
I was on the southern half trail from Aug 3 and exited at reds on Aug 16th. I didn't think the mosquitoes were bad at all. I had to use my bug net a handful of times. I carried Deet, but didn't...
I can confirm the sign was there as of Saturday.
I like to use Paypal.
Others have mentioned traveling light on the Whitney summit day when doing NOBO. We left almost everything at camp the day we summited since you are returning there that night. I took some food,...
Coming from across the country hoping for a walkup is stressful.
I also suggest starting out of cottonwood lakes or cottonwood pass trail heads. You won't reach Whitney till day 3 at the...
As of right now, you can still start out of TM based on the information I have heard. TM is where they are diverting northbound hikers that would be heading into Yosemite valley.
I am watching...
Look up the dimensions of the can you are renting. Build something of similar size out of cardboard.
Thank you HooKooDooKu. I am resupplying at Onion Valley with enough to get me to VVR, and I'm thinking about not shipping anything to VVR. Anyone see issues with buying enough food to resupply at...
4 weeks and counting down. Food is my next item to tackle. I can't wait for Aug 5th to get here. I am also amazed at how fast the last 5 months have flown by.
Thanks for all the people posting...
Helium jacket arrived and was just as described. Thank you.
I'll take the Helium II. PM sent
You could replace the Nalgenes with Smart Water Bottles to save some weight. They are cheap, light, widely available at grocery stores, and hold up well.
I have started using a Katadyn BeFree...
Mine works well. I have found that mine is not compatible with the Coleman brand fuel canister typically found at Walmart. The pin is not quite long enough to release the fuel on these canisters. ...