..can you comment on the climb from JMT up to the falls? I posted my question also on the JMT Yahoo group site and hope I get a response.
Currently I am holding a Mono Meadow permit and have to camp short of the JMT the first night....that looks to be a very nice day without a lot of uphill, especially the first day. However, it also looks like for the days I am interested, that HI to Illilouette may be open...the person I talked to on the phone today stated i would have to camp in the basin, which to me, seems like a tough climb from the JMT.

So, since I would essentially camp the first night in the same spot anyway, I view starting at HI as less hassle to catch the bus to Glacier Point. Plus, I can say I did the entire JMT as after Illilouette, I head back to the JMT. For Mono Meadow the advantage looks to be an easier first day.

So, anybody have opinions on this? I don't think I can lose eiter way, but did want to say I did the entire JMT...

THANKS