Just wanted to introduce myself. I will be 40 years old in September and have become interested in backpacking. I live in the SF Bay Area on the footsteps of Mt Tam and my goal is to drive to Yosemite a few times this year to do some weekenders to get the hang of it all. Ultimate goal being to do parts of the JMT and maybe even all of it.
I really enjoy the focus of this website and I have been learning a lot. I am an aboslute beginner when it comes to backpacking and my first focus is to get my gear together with a focus of being comforatable yet light if possible and overtime (with experience) lighten up to as far as I feel I can personally take it.
First question I have is regarding reading metaerials. Can anyone recommend a good book for backpacking the JMT?
Cheers,
Rene
