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Post by Bonny on Aug 30, 2016 17:11:05 GMT -5
Tomorrow we're headed to Yosemite and on Thursday I start my John Muir Trail JMT) Trek. Some of you have expressed interest in my journey and the easiest way I could think of to do that was to send periodic updates from my Delorme satellite communicator. I will have no cell or internet service for most of this journey.
moon/Laura has graciously agreed to accept e-mail updates, edit screenshots and post periodic progress reports. I've planned this hike to take 27 days with two side trips (one to Half Dome and the other to Mt. Whitney) and three rest days. I plan to hike an average of about 10 miles per day. Expected walk-out date is Sept 27th.
Wish me luck and  that I don't trip up over my own two feet and break my arm within the first mile and ruin my chances for the hike.  |
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Post by taz157 on Aug 30, 2016 17:14:30 GMT -5
Good luck! Can't wait to read about your travels!  |
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Post by suesinfl on Aug 30, 2016 17:16:59 GMT -5
How exciting!! Good luck and I can't wait to see the scenery.
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Post by Happy prose on Aug 30, 2016 17:35:15 GMT -5
Safe travels! Looking forward to your updates.
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Post by Works4me on Aug 30, 2016 17:41:28 GMT -5
What an adventure - eagerly awaiting updates!
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Post by debthaven on Aug 30, 2016 17:43:27 GMT -5
I can't wait to hear about your adventure! Hugs and courage Bonny!
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Post by souldoubt on Aug 30, 2016 17:51:05 GMT -5
Good luck. We were in Yosemite a little over a month ago and spent a day there. I've been before and would have loved to spend more time there but it was 95 degrees and that place is a nightmare during summer. When we headed back out and stopped off at glacier point before leaving you could see the bumper to bumper cars on the road in the valley. Next time we go back I'd like to go September/October or maybe March/April when school is in.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Aug 30, 2016 18:15:56 GMT -5
Safe travels and enjoy!
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Post by Bonny on Aug 30, 2016 18:33:27 GMT -5
How exciting!! Good luck and I can't wait to see the scenery. Pix won't be coming until after I have hiked out. What Moon will be posting is snapshots of my progress on the trail via GPS coordinates. |
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Post by Bonny on Aug 30, 2016 18:37:55 GMT -5
Good luck. We were in Yosemite a little over a month ago and spent a day there. I've been before and would have loved to spend more time there but it was 95 degrees and that place is a nightmare during summer. When we headed back out and stopped off at glacier point before leaving you could see the bumper to bumper cars on the road in the valley. Next time we go back I'd like to go September/October or maybe March/April when school is in. Yeah, when I did one of my "baby" backpacking trips in mid July I passed over the Tioga Pass to pick up a backcountry permit in Lee Vining. On the way there I saw the Eastern Entrance to Yosemite backed up for well over a mile. And I was there mid-week!
I was chuckling to myself and wished I had taken a picture because I believe the Eastern Entrance is how debthaven entered Yosemite (395 to 120) a couple of years ago. No secret entrances to Yosemite in the summer!
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Post by debthaven on Aug 30, 2016 18:45:52 GMT -5
Bonny it WAS during the summer. Can't remember the number of the road but it was the one closest to Mono Lake.
There were 2 lanes open when we arrived. One had 2 cars, the other had 3 cars. We waited for less than 5 min.
DH's friend took us into the park, further on there was a LOT of traffic. But we had NO problem getting in.
ETA: That was in 2009! How time flies!
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Post by dannylion on Aug 30, 2016 18:52:29 GMT -5
Looking forward to reading about your adventure. Have fun and be safe!
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 30, 2016 19:18:53 GMT -5
Good luck and be safe, Bonny.
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Post by sesfw on Aug 30, 2016 20:43:28 GMT -5
 Have a safe and fun trip
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 30, 2016 21:10:09 GMT -5
Have a awesome wonderful adventure and wishing you very safe travels. I can't wait to see the pics.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Aug 31, 2016 6:14:36 GMT -5
I am jealous! Have a great trip and stay safe!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Aug 31, 2016 7:18:29 GMT -5
Happy trails and safe travels!
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 31, 2016 7:35:28 GMT -5
You are awesome, Bonny! Have fun and safe travels! Thank you moon/Laura for agreeing to keep us updated. |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 31, 2016 7:50:42 GMT -5
Have fun!!
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Post by busymom on Aug 31, 2016 9:37:51 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing your journey with us! |
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Aug 31, 2016 10:14:04 GMT -5
I'm sure I missed you, but, Happy, Happy, Trails, dearest Bonny. May the sun and the wind be always at your back. We'll all be with you in spirit. Godspeed.
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Post by movingforward on Aug 31, 2016 10:27:54 GMT -5
Have a wonderful journey!
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Post by lexxy703 on Aug 31, 2016 13:09:42 GMT -5
Here is to a safe fun trip. I had no idea you were going to be gone so long.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Aug 31, 2016 15:51:17 GMT -5
Have a safe and wonderful trip and try not to wear out your fellow hikers this time!  |
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 9, 2016 20:33:24 GMT -5
moon/Laura: any word from our beloved intrepid hiker?
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Post by moon/Laura on Sept 9, 2016 20:59:17 GMT -5
Nothing. I'm surprised, actually. I hope she's ok!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 9, 2016 21:42:11 GMT -5
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!!!   Or, else, she probably traded us in for a bunch of fun, hip, super-fit, through-hikers. |
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Post by Jaguar on Sept 15, 2016 2:39:45 GMT -5
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Post by moon/Laura on Sept 15, 2016 5:14:42 GMT -5
no. if there were, I'd post it. that's why i'm hoping she's ok and just unable to send the progress reports as planned.
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Post by Peace77 on Sept 18, 2016 16:47:53 GMT -5
Probably no internet connection in the mountains and wilderness.
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