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[pct-l] JMT

haha I don't think even the celebrated Sierra Cooler Tom could fit 3 weeks
of food into a bear can....

bear can

bear can

hahaha

s.c.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Fothergill" <CSFOTHERGILL@peoplepc.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 10:34 PM
Subject: [pct-l] JMT


> Hi all,
> I am planning to hike the JMT September 4th-18th. ( I wish I Could spend
more time on trail.)
> I have a couple questions for you lucky thru hikers.
>
> 1.)  I have 3 weeks to spend on trail and this should give me time to hike
the JMT,explore and take plenty of photos.
> Does anybody suggest any side trips off the JMT I have plenty of off trail
experence and plan to carry the full 3 weeks of food to give me the most
time on trail.  My pack weight goal is 35 lbs.I hope all the food will fit
in a Bear Vault!  I want to stay under 15 miles a day
>
> 2.)  I plan to fly in to Reno and take the shuttle.  What is the best way
to get  from Yosemite back to the shuttle or Reno? Because I will be
starting Labor Day weekend I plan to start at Mt. Whitney
>
> Just some notes on myself.  It might help giving suggestions.
>
> I started backpacking in the late 70's and just the past couple years have
gone almost Ultra Light.  I could be Ultra Light but I have a B.F.A. in
photography that adds extra weight.  Because of this I plan to bring a
pinhole camera and tripod with lots of film.  Also my goal is to find out
how many weeks I can spend on trail.  I have done several 2 week trips with
out resupply.  The reason is the more food I can carry the more remote
places I can reach
>
>
>
> Some of my favorite places I have been backpacking:
>
> Brooks Range:  Gates of the Arctic
> Lots of trips to Winds
> Grand Canyon and southern Utah
> Border Route Trail (Northern Mn.)
>
>
> My base pack weight is 7 lbs
> GG Nimbus Ozone
> Tarp
> Alcohol stove
> Food weight approx. 16-18 oz.per day
>
> Any suggestions will be helpful
> Thank You
> Chris
>
>
>
>
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