Would love to have my wife on the trail. Not going to happen however.
The biggest problem I see, is the altitude, trying to go from florida to 10K+ will be hard for both of you. If you only have two weeks, and no acclimation. Sounds like possible headaches.
I would go for it and start slow.
Good luck. We'll probably be headed back to Texas when you start.
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I don't want to get this thread too off track but I had a newbie question involving the Collegiate Loop.
I am looking at a solo hike in Aug/Sep and am considering the Collegiate Loop, Tahoe Rim Trail, and JMT (if I can figure out logistics/permits). Between these 3 options is there one that anyone would recommend over the others?
Main considerations:
-Time of year (I think the weather should be great in all 3, any other seasonal concerns?)
-First solo "long distance" trip (only prior backpacking is a group 3 nt Rim to Rim in Grand Canyon-N Kaibab>Bright Angel)
-Other stuff I may not have thought of yet
I would be able to get in a few 2-4 nt trips in AZ/NM/ID between now and Aug to get some practice with gear and being solo. I have lots of experience day hiking mountains in AZ/NM/NV.
There are so many options out west it is hard to decide.
Only can comment on jmt....but there's a reason jmt is so hard to get a traditional permit for!!! It's incredible! I'm looking forward to doing the loop this year but doubt there's anything that could rival the jmt...I met a cool guy while on jmt last sept who wrote several hiking books...good reads...
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There might be a concern in acclimating to the altitude. Consider getting your MD to get a RX for Diamox (generic is acetazolamide). Be sure to drink plenty of water at altitude.
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