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JMT Part 6: Whitney for Sunrise
Day 22 It's 1am when the alarm goes off. It's time to hike Mt Whitney. I can hear the quiet rustling of other hikers packing up camp, and
JMT Part 5: Counting Down to Whitney
Day 19 Waking up in a bed is amazing. Walking out of our motel room door to a delicious family-style breakfast is even better! I feast on scrambled
JMT Part 4: Passing Through the Mountains
Day 15 It's another 5:15am day. It's getting easier and easier to wake up early. The trail heading up Mather Pass is steep, but very doable thanks
JMT Part 3: Deep in the Wilderness
Day 11 Today, we pick up our resupply at Muir Trail Ranch (MTR). Miraculously, MTR sells sun gloves, and I no longer have to wear the Mittens of
JMT Part 2: Entering the High Sierra
The next leg of my JMT thru hike takes me through a rolling journey of another mountain pass, alpine lakes, and improvised sun gloves. I also hike into Muir Trail Ranch to pick up my resupply box, and take time to enjoy the Blarney Hot Springs with friends!
JMT Part 1: Leaving the Valley
My journey along the John Muir Trail, a 211 mile hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, begins in Yosemite Valley. I’m excited for the journey ahead, and woefully underprepared for the sheer beauty I’m about to experience on trail.
JMT 2026 Gear List
As an avid backpacker and gear nerd, I’ve spent the last few years refining my backpacking gear list. I’ve hiked countless miles through the White
The Art of JMT Meal Prepping
I’m planning on making my own backpacking meals for my JMT thru hike this summer, which means I’ll be dehydrating 66 meals - 22 breakfasts, 22
Before the JMT: Permits, Meal Prep, and the Sheer Joy of Hiking
Buzzz! I stared at my watch in disbelief. The words “Lottery Results Announcement (Action Required)” flashed across the screen, followed by