[pct-l] weather from the trail

[Donna "L-Rod" Saufley]

I can't count how many times the variability of Southern California weather in spring time has been discussed, on the PCT-L and all the texts you reference.  Traveling without it in high elevations is a formula for disaster.  Unfortunately, it's a lesson that could cost someone their life -- or the life of a SAR team member sent to rescue the unprepared.  I just cannot imagine that saving a few ounces on packweight is worth that kind of sacrifice.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: Gary Wright <at2002 at mac.com>
>Sent: May 27, 2008 10:49 AM
>To: "Donna \"L-Rod\" Saufley" <dsaufley at sprynet.com>
>Cc: Diane Soini <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] weather from the trail
>
>
>On May 27, 2008, at 1:02 PM, Donna "L-Rod" Saufley wrote:
>> I have been hearing the "no rain gear" comment from a number of  
>> hikers, and it is pretty upsetting to me.
>
>
> From reading pct-l and Trailjournals it seems some people
>have ditched their tent and the warm clothes because they
>thought it was always hot and sunny on the southern PCT.
>
>It is strange since every bit of advice I've ever seen about
>thru-hiking the PCT (handbooks, ALDHA workshops, PCT-L, personal
>discussions with hikers) has always mentioned that you have
>to be prepared for cold and possibly wet weather anywhere
>on the trail.
>
>Radar