[pct-l] Northern California in August - snow conditions?

[Stephen Clark]

It is always a good idea to be able to navigate with a map and compass... hand held GPS units work well too... 
OregonBound

> From: threeeasysteps at live.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:57:27 -0700
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Northern California in August - snow conditions?
> 
> 
> What does that mean in terms of gear, aside from usual cold weather supplies (clothes, bag, etc.)?  Should I carry an ice axe, mountaineering crampons, something else?  I'm also a bit concerned about losing the trail if there's a significant amount of snow and no other footsteps to follow in the snow (happened once on the AT).
> 
> summermike
> 
> > Mike,
> > 
> > Serious snowstorms can hit the high sierra at any time, really. Case in 
> > point is the cold front approaching right now, expected to bring snow to the 
> > high country this early August. Keep your eyes open and be prepared for the 
> > worst.
> >
> 
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