JMT Day 7—Starr Camp to Palisade Lakes (18 miles)

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

JMT Day 6—Muir Trail Ranch to Starr Camp (25 miles)

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

JMT Day 5—Bear Creek to Muir Trail Ranch (11.5 miles)

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

JMT Day 4—Tully Hole to Bear Creek (17.3 miles)

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

JMT Day 3—Red’s Meadow to Tully Hole (18.9 miles)

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

JMT Day 2—Kuna Creek to Red’s Meadow (26.2 miles)

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

JMT Day 1—Tuolumne Meadows to Kuna Creek (10.1 miles)

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

JMT Day 0—Exploring Yosemite Valley (8 miles)

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