JMT Yosemite: permit check was quick

JMT Yosemite timeline (rough) - 6:50 AM: started moving - +1h: settled into pace and stopped fiddling with layers - +2h: first real break and water check - +4h: turned around or started the exit - finish: tired but not cooked Conditions: Warm days, cool nights Mostly dry tread Frequent reliable water Crowds: moderate. Crew: 3 people. We were moving well and the views kept getting better. What helped: Take photos of the permit and save them offline. Have a turnaround time before you get committed to the hardest section. Ratings: overall 5/5, difficulty 4/5, scenery 5/5, conditions 4/5. Tips - Take photos of the permit and save them offline. - Have a turnaround time before you get committed to the hardest section. - Do not trust parking to work out at the last minute.