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Jim Z, an experienced hiker and backpacker, takes on California's John Muir Trail in September 2019.
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Pickup at the Portal from 2020-03-12T18:00
The last two days in September are as challenging as anything yet on Jim’s John Muir Trail trip, given the cold and icy conditions. A long final day will see him over Trail Crest, the highest pa...
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Affirmation from 2020-02-26T21:00
After backpacking together for four days, Jim and friends part company in Independence, where Jim spends two nights at a hotel. In between he has a zero day and goes to Bishop for some gear. Onc...
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Down One, Up Another from 2020-02-18T06:00
Jim meets up with Patti, Debbie, and Ted at Le Conte Ranger Station. Over the next three days, they go up and over three major passes on the John Muir Trail: Mather, Pinchot, and Glen. Along the...
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Rendezvous from 2020-02-11T06:00
Jim has been backpacking alone for many days now as he approaches the midpoint of his southbound John Muir Trail trek. He looks forward to meeting friends who have come into the backcountry from...
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The Pitter Patter of Precipitation from 2020-02-04T20:00
Jim cuts it close in trying to catch the boat to Vermilion Valley Resort. At VVR he has a day and a half of rest. He enjoys a real bed and food from a restaurant, and gets a re-supply of provisi...
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Wherever Life Takes Me from 2020-01-21T12:00
Jim weighs the advantages and disadvantages of going solo or with others on his John Muir Trail backpack. Practicalities mean he "goes it alone" for most of the more-than-200-mile trek...
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Wherever Life Takes Me from 2020-01-21T12:00
Jim weighs the advantages and disadvantages of going solo or with others on his John Muir Trail backpack. Practicalities mean he "goes it alone" for most of the more-than-200-mile trek...
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Wherever Life Takes Me from 2020-01-21T12:00
Jim weighs the advantages and disadvantages of going solo or with others on his John Muir Trail backpack. Practicalities mean he "goes it alone" for most of the more-than-200-mile trek...
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