[pct-l] Last two hikers............

[Phil Baily]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge about Washington weather. It is 
very helpful for people like me who live in southern California. I 
have not yet hiked any of the PCT in Washington, but when I do, 
knowing my preferences and limitations, I will do it well before 
October. Because of your sharing, those hikers who reach different 
conclusions, hopefully because of different capabilities, at least 
know what to prepare for.

Happy that there are caring trail angels who freely share info,

Pieces






At 12:56 PM 10/31/06, Andrea Dinsmore wrote:
>The last two hikers Alon and Speshel have turned up. They started 
>out north from Snoqualmie on the 23rd of October, turned around 
>after a time and went to Seattle to get snow shoes and a GPS 
>tracker. After a couple more days on the trail they turned around 
>again because they were up to their thighs in snow with temps in the 
>teens. There were a lot of folks worried about they're late timing 
>and the weather. Everyone is very happy the guys made the right 
>choice. For others in up coming years, you really need to try to be 
>to the northern border no later than the 10-15th of October. The 
>weather and temps change really fast up here this time of year. Quit 
>taking those "0" days just because of rain or because you want to 
>party. The trail is higher and tougher north of Steven's Pass. This 
>is no piece of cake in the winter. And don't be so unbelieving when 
>the trail angels try and give you advice as to what is ahead of you 
>in the mountains. We get our information from years of previo
>  us hikers who have been there and called us back to fill us in on 
> each year. We also get calls from the Forest Service and the 
> National Parks Service. No, we haven't stepped foot on the trail 
> but we do try and keep up to date each year on what's ahead of you. 
> We are only looking out for your safety. We are not trying to screw 
> up your trip. We worry about all of you like you were out kids. No 
> matter how old you are.
>
>Please hike safe............:)
>Andrea and Jerry Dinsmore
>Skykomish Trail Angels
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