[pct-l] pct-l Digest, Vol 36, Issue 23

[Dave Leighton]

I did the JMT SOBO around the same dates in 2005 (a heavy snow year). We 
started on July 24. Ice ax and crampons were never needed. Mosquito 
repellant was needed.
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> Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 10:25:48 -0700
> From: <djm1313 at foo21.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] prep for JMT--advice?
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> Hi all,
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> We are planning to hike the JMT SOBO during summer 2007 (July 20-Aug 15 or
> so), and are wondering if it is necessary at that time to bring crampons 
> or
> an ice axe.  Obviously, this depends on conditions, but just curious what
> the general sentiment is out there.  I tend to err on the safe side, but I
> suspect that carrying this equipment at that time of year might be
> overkill??
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> Thanks!
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> Ponch
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