[pct-l] Trip information

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My family and  I are planning a backpacking trip thought a portion of  
the PCT. My son (14) and I have limited backpacking experience. My  
wife and two daughters (16 & 8) have backpacked with us once. Most of  
our experience has been in Kansas. We are planning on  starting at  
Sonora Pass and going to Markleeville because it is near Stockton  
where we will be staying and it seems mostly downhill. We plan on  
taking 3 days and two nights. Is the trail well marked? Should I  
bring topographical maps? Will it require any orienteering? What are  
the likely weather patters in July? Is water available? (we have a  
Katadyn combi for water filtration) Are there any considerations that  
a Kansan might overlook? I appreciate any advice you can offer.

Kansas Ed
jmail at afo.net