[pct-l] PACKWOOD GLACIER

[Tom Griffin]

I've hiked it twice in early September in my New Balance trail running 
shoes. You do not need crampons. If for some strange reason you find it 
too dangerous, you can always take the climber's trail to the top of Old 
Snowy and avoid the glacier. The way things are going with global 
climate change, Packwood Glacier could disappear in a few years.

See <http://home.comcast.net/~griffinte/pct03.html> for my 2003 trip 
report on parts of the section you are considering. The Goat Rocks are 
one of my favorite places on the PCT in the state of Washington. Be sure 
it is a clear day so that you can enjoy the scenery--and the dropoffs.

Tom "Bullfrog" Griffin
Seattle



Les Bowen wrote:

> *We plan to hike about a 95 mile section of the PCT in Washington next 
> year (from Hwy 23/road 8810 north to Hwy 410 by Mount Rainier National 
> Park) in early September. I'm wondering if it's worth the added weight 
> and pack space to carry crampons to assist in crossing Packwood 
> Glacier in early September. If it makes any difference, we both wear 
> hiking boots (not "trail shoes"), and use hiking poles.   Thanks.*
>
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