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When did you go and which company did you use? And, optionally, if you don't mind sharing, approx. how much did you pay for the pkg? I am trying to get a feel for the price range. You can PM me if...

Thanks for the tip on Bush Explorer. I agree that money should not be the driving factor. I have been around long enough to know you usually get what you pay for. I assuming, however, that there...

Hi all,

I know this thread is about a month old, but I just stumbled on it now. I am planning to climb Kili with a friend in Sep via the Lemosho route. I understand the concerns about HAVING to...

Personally, I'd leave the food so the bear would stop chasing me. I know they say "a fed bear is a dead bear", but when its charging at you, you don't think about that. And, you're right, it was a...

After 400 miles, I'm humbled! I don't think I'm ready to spend 5-6 months backpacking 20 miles/day. Maybe a section at a time. I ran into a couple that did the Tuolumne Meadows to Tahoe (to Donner...

Congratulations! I completed the JMT, too, on July 24th (19 days, incl. 2 zero days), from Happy Isles to Mt. Whitney with a few side trips along the way. I then took a bus north and hiked the 165...

The Bear Vault BV500 has grooves built into the container, so it could be strapped down on top/outside of the Circuit pack. That would free up a lot of room inside the pack. I'm just not sure how...

The Lone Star Hiking Trail is just under 100 miles and in the Central Time Zone, but currently there are some sections that are closed due to fallen trees as a result of a drought, so you wouldn't be...

LOL. Yeah, sucks, I know... thanks for the reality check. ;)

Wow, that's a pretty long dayhike given the elevation change you'll have to deal with for the first half.

Thanks for the tip. I was aware that it was a multi-use trail and that there would be vehicular traffic (one of my concerns), but I had no idea what shape it was in. That sounds bad. I realize...

Has anyone hiked this trail? From what I've read, it's about 100 miles. I was going to do the Colorado Trail this summer, but have opted to do the JMT instead. I won't have time to do the CT,...

I'm going to stand in line @ Yosemite and try to get a JMT permit, hopefully for a July 8th start from Happy Isles to Whitney Zone. I plan to take around 20 days and enjoy the scenery. Hope to see...

I originally thought about taking my Trangia alcohol stove and windscreen and resupplying with HEET along the way. I haven't heard of any burning bans, but I'll let others on or more familiar with...

Great suggestion! Thanks!

Thanks for the info. I was planning to get off the JMT @ Kearsarge and head into Independence for a zero day because it looks like a long, hard haul from the Muir Trail Ranch to Whitney. I'll be...

Thanks, that's good info. 5000' elevation loss is significant! Looks like I'll be hitching then, but I was inquiring about the distance into town just in case I was unable to get a ride.

@Dogwood & Wcgornto, I think I will carry a 4 oz canister out of Yosemite Valley and resupply with 4 oz cans (as needed) along the way, then carrying one 8oz or two 4oz cans for the long haul from...

Couple of questions: How did you get from the Onion Valley TH to Independence? Hitch? Shuttle? And how far is it from the TH to Independence? I believe the Mt. Williamson Motel offers a shuttle...

OK, that's good to know. I was conservatively estimating 10-12 boils per can, but that was just a wild guess.

Does anyone know the cost of the shuttle bus from Red's Meadow to Mammoth Lake? I've heard it's free for backpackers/hikers but then I've also heard it's $7 each way. Which is it?

I am planning to hike the entire JMT next month (July) SOBO. I am wondering how long a 4 oz or 8 oz butane canister will last? I only plan to boil 2 cups of water in the morning and 2 more cups...

How well do you think your alcohol stove will work in the High Sierras? I've been led to believe that alcohol stoves perform poorly at altitude and in cold/windy conditions. 8 oz is very small. I...