That was an incredible trip! It was fun to watch all the different clips just raw like that. Gotta say my fav line was, "So here we are, to our know ledge, this is what the JMT should be like, smooth trail, a lovely stream, a log for Abe to cross on." hahah, well done after so many days of snow & ice bridges.
Why did you guys ditch the snowshoes after Mammoth Lake? Was debating if they are actually needed. I will be on the trail July 3rd 2017 and this is a record snow year.
Mark Henkel While the snowshoes were nice to have, overall we felt they slowed us down, and found ourselves carrying them on our backs more often than not as the days wore on. By the time we got to our resupply at Vermillion Valley Resort, we decided to ship them back to ourselves, which ended up being a good decision for us. Without snowshoes, expect your boots to be exposed to lots of moisture. Highly recommend either waterproof boots with gaiters or lightweight shoes that will dry quickly.
Thanks for the good tips. I decided to go with trail runners with gaiters. Wearing boots in wet conditions, my feet never dry out, especially with gortex.
Mark Henkel good choice! it'll be a crazy year to be on the JMT, but on the bright side, seasons like this make for a truly unforgettable trip. Be safe out there. I can't wait to return to the JMT myself.
Shannan Crosson we did not, although we wished we had microspikes, which were very popular on the trail under these conditions. Many PCTers also had ice axes, but you should make sure you have proper training for that if you plan to take one with you!
Awesome video. You guys for the most part looked like you had a great time. Thanks for uploading, really enjoyed your adventure.
great video. You guys handled trudging through the snow pretty well... that was a huge snow year!
Brings back memories of my Yosemite to Whitney 5 week trip back in '78.
The more I watch this the more I want to do it. Great vid guys
That was an incredible trip! It was fun to watch all the different clips just raw like that. Gotta say my fav line was, "So here we are, to our know ledge, this is what the JMT should be like, smooth trail, a lovely stream, a log for Abe to cross on." hahah, well done after so many days of snow & ice bridges.
Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see you guys get thru all that snow. Very beautiful scenery! Were you worried about avalanches & stuff?
Why did you guys ditch the snowshoes after Mammoth Lake? Was debating if they are actually needed. I will be on the trail July 3rd 2017 and this is a record snow year.
Mark Henkel While the snowshoes were nice to have, overall we felt they slowed us down, and found ourselves carrying them on our backs more often than not as the days wore on. By the time we got to our resupply at Vermillion Valley Resort, we decided to ship them back to ourselves, which ended up being a good decision for us. Without snowshoes, expect your boots to be exposed to lots of moisture. Highly recommend either waterproof boots with gaiters or lightweight shoes that will dry quickly.
Thanks for the good tips. I decided to go with trail runners with gaiters. Wearing boots in wet conditions, my feet never dry out, especially with gortex.
Mark Henkel good choice! it'll be a crazy year to be on the JMT, but on the bright side, seasons like this make for a truly unforgettable trip. Be safe out there. I can't wait to return to the JMT myself.
Thousand Island Lake frozen - at the end of June? :-o
Did you guys use crampons at all? Need for Ice axe or whippet? I have a permit from HI starting 6/29/17. Thanks
Shannan Crosson we did not, although we wished we had microspikes, which were very popular on the trail under these conditions. Many PCTers also had ice axes, but you should make sure you have proper training for that if you plan to take one with you!