Best book about JMT?

[saltysack]

I'm looking for a good book about the jmt and areas as I hope to do a thru late aug or early sept..I live in north Florida and only hiking experience is on the southern AT.....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[CarlZ993]

This one is what I'd recommend. 'The John Muir Trail' by Wenk.

http://www.amazon.com/John-Muir-Trai.../dp/0899974368

Be ready to be blown away by scenery. Be prepared for cagey bears (protect your food in bear canisters).

[Coffee]

I used Elizabeth Wenk's guide as well as Ray Rippel's ebook which I found useful for preliminary planning http://jmtbook.com. Also, I recommend the Tom Harrison JMT map pack.

[schnikel]

Erik the Black has a pocket atlas of the JMT that I liked better than the Harrison maps as far as the trail is concerned. I think the Harrison maps are better for surrounding areas just off trail however. If you are planning on sticking just to the JMT, I would suggest Erik's atlas. If you want Wenk's book I think I have a copy I'd sent ya. Just cover the shipping.
Schnikel

[saltysack]

Erik the Black has a pocket atlas of the JMT that I liked better than the Harrison maps as far as the trail is concerned. I think the Harrison maps are better for surrounding areas just off trail however. If you are planning on sticking just to the JMT, I would suggest Erik's atlas. If you want Wenk's book I think I have a copy I'd sent ya. Just cover the shipping.
Schnikel

Thx for the generous offer I just ordered off eBay....thx agsin


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[QiWiz]

Erik the Black has a pocket atlas of the JMT that I liked better than the Harrison maps as far as the trail is concerned. I think the Harrison maps are better for surrounding areas just off trail however. If you are planning on sticking just to the JMT, I would suggest Erik's atlas. If you want Wenk's book I think I have a copy I'd sent ya. Just cover the shipping.
Schnikel

I'd love to get Wenk's book from you and happy to cover shipping. I'll PM you.

[garyp]

I used Elizabeth Wenk's guide as well as Ray Rippel's ebook which I found useful for preliminary planning http://jmtbook.com. Also, I recommend the Tom Harrison JMT map pack.

I have purchases all the books mentioned and I like Ray Ripple's the best. It is simple and speaks in plain language and tells you about his experiences and doesn't try to push off as a know it all. He doesn't embellish at all which is the most important.

I haven't seen the Erick the black book yet but I have heard of some good things about it?