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Date: July 14-24
Total Miles: ~224 miles
Total Elevation Gain: ~46,000 feet
I moved to Salt Lake City back in the beginning of June, and had intended on making a trip back to CO to finish the 14ers in July. But when a great job opportunity came up for me, Andrea and I only had time to do one "big trip" this summer. There was no question that it was going to be the John Muir Trail, so off to California we went!
I have day-by-day recaps, photo galleries, videos, gear/food information, and anything else you can think of on this page: http://wasatchandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/all-of-jmt-links.html
It is a pretty good resource if you are interested in the JMT or long-distance backpacking in general. Our daily recap video is here.
I'll keep this short (you can read all of my blog posts if you're interested in more details on the trip), but I can't even begin to express how amazing it was to hike the JMT. We had never done a trip longer than 3 days before, so attempting a 220+ mile hike (and finishing in 10.5 days) was above and beyond anything we had even done. It was easily the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life; we had an absolutely incredible time. On the final morning, we climbed Mt. Whitney (14,505ft) in the dark, and stood at the summit of the lower 48's highest peak as the sun broke over the horizon. It was almost a surreal moment; something neither of us will ever forget. The Sierra Nevada is an absolutely beautiful range... if you have to chance to visit, hike, and climb there - don't pass it up!!!
Donahue Pass
Island Pass
Thousand Island Lake
Lake Virginia
Typical Sierra views
Wanda Lake
South of Forester Pass
Rae Lakes
Mt Whitney
Mt Whitney
The starting point, Happy Isles
Thousand Island Lake and Banner Peak
Silver Pass
Campsite at Evolution Lake
Muir Pass (I couldn't resist climbing to the top of the hut!)
Wildflowers
Mather Pass
Pinchot Pass
The south side of Glen Pass
Every place you stopped for a break had amazing views
Our campsite below Forester Pass
Forester Pass
Our campsite below Mt Whitney
Daybreak on Whitney
After 211 miles of hiking, we watched the sunrise from the highest peak in the lower 48
Mt Whitney summit
Silver Pass
Crossing Mono Creek
Heading up Seldon Pass
Day 6 - Entering the John Muir Wilderness
Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):
Thank you for posting the great pictures and video, I really enjoyed them. Looks like an amazing trip, one that I would love to do someday. Job well done indeed!
I really enjoy reading some of the non Colorado 13er/14er trip reports on here. A few weeks ago someone had posted a very extensive trip report on climbing Everest. It was a blast to read. This photo report was equally as fascinating. Those pics are absolutely beautiful. Great job.
Can't help but turn a little green with envy reading this report. The JMT is something I've always wanted to do but could never swing enough time off work (not sure I could push it in just 10 days like you guys... pretty impressive).
Great report, gorgeous photos.... might just be the inspiration I need to finally say the hell with work and do this! Congrats and thanks for sharing a very cool non-CO experience.
Glad you all have enjoyed the pictures and report. Its hard to take bad photos in those parts! Wooderson - find a way to do it... you'll never regret, I can guarantee you that!
All the words that come to mind - well - I'll just keep them to myself. No worries - they're all GOOD.
And to think I lived just 4 hours from there for nearly 30 years and never made it. Your reports really capture the mind-blowing beauty of the Sierras. Congratulations on completing the JMT!
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