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I came from west side, starting with a permit from Sequoia NP. The rule then (2007) was that any trip starting in a NP allowed access to Whitney. Additionally, you could not leave the "backcountry"...

I guess they changed the rules since 2007? I went through the zone a few times, but never paid a dime since my trip started in the NP.

Depends on what Gregory. I have straight up abused my 2003 Gregory Shasta and it doesn't have no much as a scratch. That's the problem, as I don't need a pack that durable anymore so I don't want to...

I'd leave camp by 6am and stop for camp around 7pm. Of course I take a lot of breaks in between, including a long lunch siesta and breaks at pretty much every water hole. I'd say I got a good 9 hours...

Aqua mira plus a homemade filter to filter out the floaties. I'd recommend a bandana and a rubber band for that though. One example is if you take water out of the tank about 15 miles north of Warner...

The link won't download for me, but that is interesting. In 2007 they would only ship it if I was registered as a hazardous material shipper. That certification cost a few thousand. Hopefully they...

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http://www.whiteboxstoves.com/buy.html

(I have no affiliation with this company, I just like this stove a lot)

You can do it with a jetboil if you are willing to stock up on canisters a few times. You can find them or even mail them if you have to. Getting alcohol is way easier. Not to mention the jetboil is...

Yes, there are some huge trees. I haven't even come close to hiking the entire trail, but I don't think it goes by any Giant Sequoias or Costal Redwoods. The biggest you will likely see are in the...

I carried a ULA Catalyst for both of my longer section hikes. Even for only sections, I encountered a lot of variety so I needed a pack that could handle it all. From 7 liters of water to 10 days of...

Nope, I used road runners. Better ventilation.

In a normal to heavy snow year with an early start, I would. Kenency Meadows to the next stop after Sonora Pass.

I had great luck with my platys. One is at least 6 years old with thousands of miles on it, many in the desert.

I didn't try an inflatable pad though. It would work if you are careful and a bit...

Oh lord, now you've done it. You mentioned the spot. Might as well invite the PCT-L people over :D

I stayed here back in May of 2007. Shared it with another nice couple. Hung my food in the tree just to the left of the shelter (look at the shelter) and had no problems at all. Never saw any bear...

And as the other posters above mentioned, I wouldn't depend on any of them for rain protection. I often use my Houdini to fend off flurries and it does fine, but I highly suggect bringing a shell...

There is a huge difference in those two items. The UL Wind Parka is lighter, completely windproof as far as I could tell, and not breathable at all. You can really only use it when resting in a windy...

It really depends on where you want to start in Kings, but you'll probably want to end in Lodgepole/Giant Forest or Grant Grove. You can start at Roads End and make a "c" (or backwards c?) to...

A 35 degree Slumberjack or a 35 degree Western Mountaineering? My point being that it's subjective.

I'll put it this way: you'll wake up to frost quite a bit and it can snow through out most of...

My "And I don't think GoLite revolutionized anything, personally." comment wasn't direct towards you, it was a general comment. Everything above it was though :D

I see people credit them for some...

Because the airport-to-trail logistics are a pain but doable, I would map out the sections you want in 500-700 mile segments. Then find the best times to do them depending on the criteria you listed...

I have a lighter weight version of those that I use year round. Great with snowshoes and I often use them with crampons on snowy slopes. Hoewver, they are not mountaineering boots. Not even close....

I hope you have two of those bags!

I don't completely agree with the above post.

If the big guys are going to ignore the small niche market with a lot of money in it, someone will come in to take the market share and give us what...

A $500 rain jacket can be a wise investment (if it fits your needs) if you are in a rainy place. You could literally wear for hundreds of miles a year out here in Washington.

A $500 truck might...