[pct-l] Northen CA in October

[jomike at cot.net]

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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Section Q is about 1095 miles north of the Sierra. If it worked in OR it'll work in Section Q.

are we there yet