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Current backpacking & camping conditions between sunrise camp and reds meadow campground on JMT

 

I am not experienced and backpacking conditions requiring ice axe (occasional clampons are okay). Can someone update current hiking conditions between LYV and Clouds Rest then to Sunrise camp then to Tuolumne Meadows … to Reds campground. I want to turn back where either camping conditions ie. difficult to pitch a tent or having to use ice axe or constant clampon use start. How far should I expect to go?
Thanks in?advance
Sohail
 

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When are you starting your hike? Won’t be many people on trail right now, so you’re unlikely to get a current trail report. You’ll have better luck when early season hikers start in June.


On 19 May 2024, at 6:58?AM, SQ <sohailqadir911@...> wrote:

?I am not experienced and backpacking conditions requiring ice axe (occasional clampons are okay). Can someone update current hiking conditions between LYV and Clouds Rest then to Sunrise camp then to Tuolumne Meadows … to Reds campground. I want to turn back where either camping conditions ie. difficult to pitch a tent or having to use ice axe or constant clampon use start. How far should I expect to go?
Thanks in?advance
Sohail
 

Now? Tioga Road isn't even open, so that should give you an idea. It's only May and hiking season generally starts in earnest in? July. Early season is June and some hikers will start going out and we'll get a trickle of trip reports. June conditions are best for experienced hikers.?

Inga
 

I hiked to sunrise high Sierra camp on Memorial Day weekend 2011. Hit snow between 8000–9000 feet and did the hike on snowshoes. The JMT route was a little too steep in places, so just did a cross country route. It was spectacular, but strenuous. The cabins at the High Sierra camp were just barely visible above the snow. To my delight , the two-story composting toilet was available for use and in pristine condition.? ?I am sure that you would be over snow for most of the trip, and you should only do it if you have a relevant skill set.
Stephen?

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Did you check the PCT group to see how they are fairing in this area? Might even be pictures.
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