[pct-l] questions about gear for 2009

[patti kulesz]

I am getting stuff ready for next years trip and I was wondering if I am gonna need snow shoes, crampons, ect at all.I know the conditions this year were kinda off the wall, but what's the norm? If so what do you suggest? For the snow shoes...should they be for flat and rolling conditions or or steep and challenging? Also are tails needed? 

thanx

patti