[pct-l] The Window is Closing Fast

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Just spoke with a good friend last night who was spending the night in Winthrop WA (Rainy Pass).  He was with 9 other thru-hikers that had turned around near Chinook Pass yesterday afternoon due to poor conditions (limited visability and 6 inches of snow).  They decided to overnight in Winthrop and had made a decision to make another effort as a large group to get through the final 70-80 miles.

The weather forecast looks like it will be a challenge for this group of 10 as the weather front has moved in.  This may be one of the final groups to give it a go this season.  While I am not certain this was the wisest decision given the conditions I understand how strong "finish fever" can be.  The 46 mile final day through the fire closure that I did last year was clear evidence that our judgements are sometimes impaired by this fever.

I will anxiously await word that the group reaches the terminus or turns back again.

Elevator
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