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#197359 - 01/08/17 07:43 AM Partner for portions of HST/JMT
Kevin55 Offline
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Registered: 01/02/17
Posts: 1
Hi,

I am hoping to hike parts of the HST (or maybe north of Yosemite) this summer and am trying to see if anyone would like to join. I have done some of it solo and some of it with a couple friends over the years but seems nobody I know in New Hampshire is available anymore to do it. I am 55, fit, experienced, like off trail, and would like a nice adventure for 5-10 days.

Can anyone suggest how I go about finding a suitable partner? Is anyone interested?

Thanks!
Kevin

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#197360 - 01/08/17 10:11 AM Re: Partner for portions of HST/JMT [Re: Kevin55]
balzaccom Offline
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Registered: 04/06/09
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Loc: Napa, CA
I'd suggest you pick your trail and trip, and then post in a few of the communities that have message boards about looking for a partner/trip.

your trip is long enough and specific enough to dissuade a lot of less serious recreational backpackers, so the boards are your best bet.

Where were you thinking North of Yosemite?
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#198045 - 03/29/17 02:12 PM Re: Partner for portions of HST/JMT [Re: Kevin55]
pcieluch Offline
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Registered: 04/01/16
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I'm looking too. Check your PM or email me at pcieluch@mpecu.com

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#198057 - 04/03/17 02:20 PM Re: Partner for portions of HST/JMT [Re: balzaccom]
pcieluch Offline
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Registered: 04/01/16
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Where are these message board to post on looking for trail partners. I can't seem to find any of them.

Thanks in advance.

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#198059 - 04/04/17 09:26 PM Re: Partner for portions of HST/JMT [Re: pcieluch]
topshot Offline
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Registered: 04/28/09
Posts: 242
Loc: Midwest
Originally Posted By pcieluch
Where are these message board to post on looking for trail partners. I can't seem to find any of them.


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