Is there an "easy" way to put together a backpack trek that covers half of the JMT? A buddy and I have been looking at the route, and jumping off and on points, and it seems that once you drop south of Tuolumne Meadows it becomes difficult to get off the trail without a long side hike out.
While we'd like to hike the entire route this fall, I'm not sure I can justify three weeks right now, so was wondering how to put together something close to 100 miles of it.
Any thoughts?
Also, any insights on shuttle companies there? Do they simply drop your rig at your designated trailhead, where it sets unguarded for two or three weeks, or do they store it someplace before dropping it the day before your anticipated arrival?
