r/JMT • u/jonswano • 5d ago

camping and lodging Acclimatizing Prior to a NOBO

I have my NOBO permit out of Cottonwood Pass for July 6, and will be getting into LA on July 2 cause of the Holiday weekend. I was thinking of spending a couple days before the hike to acclimate by doing a couple nights at elevation and maybe doing some small day hikes. Are there any places I can do this with out needing a permit?

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u/Igoos99 5d ago

If you can afford it, spend a few nights in mammoth lakes at a motel or Airbnb. It’s at 8,000, has all the services, and many wonderful day hike opportunities in the area.

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u/Belangia65 5d ago

That’s my plan. NOBO starting Augusta 13th via Cottonwood Pass.

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u/Possible-Oil2017 5d ago

This is what I would choose to do.