Preparing for JMT

I leave Friday for the JMT. Although I'm not at the Dave level I have made significant improvements in my gear and have gotten my base pack weight down to 15 pounds (would be lighter if it were a shorter trip). I also bought a pair of trekking poles (they were on sale) and tested them out last weekend in the Cloud Peak Wilderness in the Bighorn Mountains. I have to say, I like them.

FYI - I still have 2 open spots.

See you guys in a few weeks! JMT!