I'm planning a thru hike of the Steve Roper's Sierra High Route August 2013 (date to be determined by snow pack). I have read Roper's guide and have Andrew Skurka's maps. I met a guy in Tuolumne Meadows while I was hiking the JMT this summer who said it was an amazing route. I have not asked for hiking partners on a forum before. I'm testing the waters. Send me a PM if you are interested and we can talk.
BTW, I'm a fit 55 year old who has a pack base weight of 12 pounds including a bear canister. I am not sure how fast I would hike the route. Skurka said figure 50% to 70% of your usual distance — that would be 10 to 14 miles a day for me. So the entire 195 miles would take from 14 to 20 days. I would want to resupply two or three times to keep pack weight down.

