I finally finished the JMT section I bailed on two years ago

Back in 2022 I had to turn around at Evolution Creek because the water was way too high for me to cross safely. This September I went back and did that entire stretch from Piute Pass down to MTR in 5 days. The crossing was still knee deep but I took it slow with trekking poles and it went fine. What I learned is that coming back to a route with more experience makes a huge difference. Anyone else ever revisit a trail section they couldn't finish the first time?

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leep331d ago

Biggest change was remembering not to bail this time.

emma_burns961d ago

Did you train any differently for this second attempt? Like specifically for the water crossing or just overall fitness and gear choices. I ask because I had a similar situation on the High Sierra Trail last year where I had to skip a section due to altitude sickness. When I went back I focused a lot on hydration and taking Diamox ahead of time, and it made a night and day difference in how my body handled the elevation. What was the biggest change you made compared to 2022 besides just having more trail miles under your belt?