Comments on: Now where did I leave off? (John Muir Trail diary/trip report continuation)

By: Andy Collins

Andy Collins — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:02:18 +0000

Thanks heaps for your blog. Really helpful in psyching myself up for the trip Stateside from OZ in early Sept to do the JMT…

By: Ron and Tina

Ron and Tina — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:38:17 +0000

WOW~ We are hiking the JMT next August, 3rd and final attempt. We plan on finishing no matter what. Loved your story. Mosquitoes were the reason we bailed on our first attempt. They were unbearable. Heavy late snow fall got in the way the second time. Snow cups from North side of Donahue Pass all the way to Red’s Meadow and beyone to Vermillion…So, we bailed again.. Next year, we are going later, August. Loved your speed version. But, we are taking at least 20 days…my knees would be killing me at your speed too. Anyway, thanks for the laughs…We’re heading down the grandcanyon next Sunday for a week of backpacking…Can’t wait for that and the JMT next summer. thanks for a great story.

By: Jennifer McEachern

Jennifer McEachern — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:11:25 +0000

WOW! How inspiring loved the blog! Jason will be so Jealous after he reads this. As far as the blisters go I going to say you ended up with 1 giant blister on each foot.

By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:46:19 +0000

Wow , thats an amazing accomplishment!
Your story makes me want to take a long trip soooo bad now 2!
W.

By: Majique Ladnier

Majique Ladnier — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:52:45 +0000

Great blog! Thanks for sharing it. I guess 11 blisters?

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:23:24 +0000

Ick – instead of choking down a powder, next time ask me for some Juice Plus+! I’d be glad to hook you up. Seriously.

That sounds like an awesome hike… though completely painful! After hiking up the Lower Yosemite Falls, and limping down (thanks to bum soccer-knees and loose ankles with no hiking shoes), I can totally relate to what you’re talking about. Switchbacks are NOT my friend, nor are steps!

Good for you guys! Sounds like an awesome accomplishment!

By: Jefferson Todd

Jefferson Todd — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:15:48 +0000

By: Jefferson Todd

Jefferson Todd — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:15:14 +0000

Tim, that looks like such a fun time! I’m glad to hear you made it home safely. Was it worth cutting those tags off?

By: Bonni

Bonni — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:49:12 +0000

Nine blisters?

By: Bonni

Bonni — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:48:51 +0000

I absolutely LOVED your post! I have heard a few fun sotries here and there but mostly just the over-arching “it was a great trip”! Thank you for taking the time to write it all out. These will be memories forever! I, like Cheryl, am SO proud of you guys!!!