I am dreaming/planning to hike the JMT in the near future. I would love to hike it in Sept. if I can get a partner and finalize plans. I have a couple of questions to start with and I'm sure more will follow. (I do have the complete guide to hiking the JMT) My questions:
Permits - where and when to get them. How hard is it to get a permit?
Clothing - What would I need in clothing extra than I would take on the AT? Do I need a down jacket for Sept?
I do have a bear canister.
Tarptent Contrail or share a Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 man with my partner.