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Picked the John Muir Trail over the Pacific Crest Trail for a 10 day stretch last August
I had 10 days off and couldn't decide between doing a long section of the PCT in NorCal or a full JMT section from Reds Meadow to Whitney Portal. Went with the JMT because permits were easier to get on short notice. The stretch through Evolution Valley was worth it but the altitude near Muir Pass kicked my ass way more than I expected. Did I miss out by skipping the PCT that time? Anyone else had to choose between those two and regret it?
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troyreed24d ago
Haha yeah man, my lungs were definitely questioning my life choices up there. Sounds like you picked right though, I'd take a good altitude beatdown over a mediocre permit scramble any day.
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