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I walked 4 miles today just to buy some coffee creamer. That's how I roll now! 
Pretty soon I'll probably start doing walks around the city with a full pack, because training can't just happen on the mountain.
The John Muir Trail is less than 6 months away...
Now it's getting real!
If approved, I'll head out on the JMT between August 31 and September 6!
(For those who don't know, there are a limited number of wilderness permits for any given day, in an effort to control foot traffic, reduce damage to trails, and reduce the impact to wildlife and wilderness. This also helps make potential search-and-rescue situations more manageable)
@killyourfm tough luck dude. Got backup plans?
@intrepidhero I could always go NOBO! Tougher and far less ideal, but those permits are easier to come by.
As for backup plans, well... it's a giant country. I'll figure something out!
@killyourfm @intrepidhero
100%! Great places to lose yourself in the east, too!!
Oregon Coast Trail @killyourfm@layer8.space@RunRichRun @intrepidhero I'm wide open to suggestions!
@killyourfm @RunRichRun I didn't have anything in Nevada on my bucket list until this moment but Ruby Mountain wilderness just popped up in my feed. Lakes and mountains? Yes please!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Crest_National_Recreation_Trail
@intrepidhero @killyourfm
Looks pretty awesome!
@killyourfm @intrepidhero
~End of Aug., early Sept.?
Long Trail, VT https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/
100 Mile Wilderness, ME (go all the way to Katahdin https://blog.hiiker.app/2023/02/27/hiking-the-100-mile-wilderness-of-the-appalachian-trail/
South on the AT from ~ ME-NH line to somewhere in VT (Killington =~200 miles) — covers the Presidentials and much of VT, beautiful, rugged sections https://traildistance.com/
Those are suggestions that will take ~10 days to 3+ weeks, depending on length. Nice weather that time of year (hotter as you go further south)
Keep us posted
@RunRichRun @intrepidhero Thanks for taking the time to share these, Rich, I appreciate you.
The Long Trail looks appealing (a long green tunnel? Yes please), and I love how organized the site's "About" section is, plus the fact that they *removed* camping fees. Awesome!
I'll keep you all posted for sure.