Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. As usual, I woke, broke camp, and stretched. Both of my Achilles tendons and my left hamstring were very sore. This day started with some … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. Because I fell asleep early, I woke up early as well. I stayed in my quit until around 4:00 am when I finally broke camp. … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I woke up excited to greet the day. I had a short, 11-mile hike to Muir Trail Ranch (MTR) for my resupply. Hikers on the … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I woke up and climbed up and over Silver Pass, which was pretty spectacular. Once again, I was blown away as the way the lakes … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I was very happy to grab a hot breakfast at Red’s Meadow as soon as the café opened. I charged my devices as best I … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I’m a lightweight backpacker, meaning I make a point to minimize my pack weight. As part of that effort, I streamlined my food supply plan. … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I caught the Tuolumne Meadows (TM) Hiker Bus ($26) in front of Half Dome Village at 8:00 am. The 3-hour ride out of the valley … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I’m calling this Day 0 because it wasn’t technically part of my John Muir Trail (JMT) thru-hike. As I’ve already explained, my permit had me … Continued
Rocky Branch Creek Falls and Hospital Rock are attractions in Jones Gap State Park in upstate South Carolina. Most visitors to the park hike the easy trails to Rainbow Falls and Jones Gap Falls. A few people challenge themselves with … Continued
Read about my complete John Muir Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I’ve already blogged about getting my permit for the John Muir Trail (JMT), tackling my travel itinerary, working on my meal prep, and setting a … Continued