[pct-l] 2-3 month section hike planning help

[Alexander F. Rigney]

If I don't attempt another thru-hike next yr, I'd like to spend the  
majority of the summer hiking with my girlfriend who graduates in late  
may.

Starting around early june would put us logically with most of the  
thrus, south of the Sierra, but I fear this isn't the section to start  
with.  She has little to no backpacking experience, and i'm afraid the  
Sierras, especially in heavy snow might scare her off.  I have  
virtually no snow travel, navigational experience myself (I've hiked  
from Campo to I-10 and the AT).

Would starting further north, say near Sierry City be more beneficial,  
so we can ease into the miles, or will we still deal with much snow?   
Where would you suggest starting and then shooting for from a window  
of June 1st to mid-august.  I figured the smooth miles of no.Cal and  
Oregon would be a good starter for her as well, and maybe some of the  
thru-hikers will eventually catch up.  Any thoughts would be most  
appreciated.  Deep down I feel she'd have a better time adjusting to  
trail life on the AT, but I'm not too enthused to re-hike major  
sections, when there is so many new PCT miles!

Thanks, A-Train