John Muir Trail

Just as a headsup, I ran across Sean's journal on trailjournals.com as he prepares for the JMT this summer. Of particular interest is his training regimen.

Red,

I also have found your on-line journal. I will be following you all the way! I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor.
You are living my dream. I, when younger, had wanted to do some thru-hikes but now at 57 with bad knees, over weight
(working on that) and no time it seems as though my time has past. So now I turn my efforts to trail work for all of you
guys! All the best friend!

14 miles a day for 16 days?! Are the trails out west laid out better or am I just a wimp? That sounds pretty tiring. Sorry to hear about the injury, that must be really disappointing what with all the planning, cost, and anticipation that goes into a trip like that!

Guess I should look at the dates before posting.

MGS wrote:Guess I should look at the dates before posting.

UL went out last year and had the injury. Redbuffalo is planning on doing the JM this year.

Glad you guys found the journal. I'll be leaving Wednesday for my solo ERL yo-yo as my shake down hike. I'll report back both here and at trailjournals as to how things go. It'll actually be my first time to be on the trail for 6 days and solo so it should be interesting.

Red,

How many days are you taking for your yo-yo?

I'm planning on 6 days, 10 miles / day and will overlap the trail to get in 60 miles. I want to get a good camp routine down and work on a steady pace plus pack with the dreaded bear canister.

I just got back home from the ERL and there is a lot of poison ivy on the trail. It is a good time to go, and there is plenty of clear water for you. Have fun

Here is a link to my trail journal for the John Muir Trail. I leave tomorrow.

Trail Journal