Hello Akichow,
Great trip report and excellent pictures. I also liked some of your food suggestions.
We are planning a hike in the area in late August. We are starting the Onion Valley road TH and go till Tyndall creek. Since we couldnt get Whitney zone exit permits, we will be exploring Mt Tyndall area before heading out via Shepherd pass.
My question is about bear cannisters. We are planning to stay near the JMT junction for first night and near the Tyndall creek on the next two nights. I know there are bear boxes at these spots. If we are planning on using these boxes, do we still *have* to carry a bear cannister? We are trying to reduce our pack weight, and would certainly like to reduce the 2lb cannister.
Any ideas?
thanks
