[pct-l] Start off in April, first time

[Craig Stanton]

Hi Treovr,

	It is totally normal for people to do the PCT as a solo trek. I  
started out along on April 19th this year and though I made many  
friends along the way, and hiked the cast majority of Oregon and  
Washington within an hour or so of the same three people I consider  
my hike to be a solo one. Some people will walk in pairs, within  
talking distance the whole time. Others will stay totally alone.  
Everything is normal out there it just depends on your style.
	It's too early to really tell if April is a good time to be  
starting, it depends on the snow-pack and that'll be a while before  
it can be judged. If you can find a way to be flexible and allow for  
starting anywhere from early April to mid May then you should be in  
the usual good weather window. But things change every year. So keep  
a watch on the snow levels (I think Postholer.com tracks the data  
quite well) and don't expect any decision you make now to last you  
through winter.

~Craig



On 30/10/2007, at 6:49 PM, Treovr Gonska wrote:

> I am planning a departure from Big Bear Lake CA, my first thru  
> hike. My planned departure would be April. Is this a good time to  
> depart? will I be able to navigate through the Sierras?  I am also  
> looking for a partner to go with, is it normal for people to  
> complete this Trek solo? I have been contemplating a solo trek if I  
> cannot find a partner.
> Thanks for any and all feedback
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