[pct-l] October 4th snow in the sierras leaves one SOBO super SAD

[ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com]

Please keep in mind that this early-season snow storm is most likely that, 
an early flash-in-the-pan. The weather should return to clear and cool days 
while the trees turn color. The nights will be COLD, in the 20s to 30s.

If your schedule will allow it, just stay put on the trail for a day or two 
while the storm blows through and the sun returns. If you've already left 
the trail, wait it out in town. Sage should just spend a night or two in the 
campground in Mammoth.

Watch the skies for Cirrus clouds that indicate the approach  of another 
storm. Pay attention when the winds shift to from the South, as well. A 
couple of inches to a couple of feet of snow doesn't mean that you will be 
stranded in the Sierra unable to escape and will not be found until Spring 
at this point in the calendar.

Prepare for the cold and carry a tent that can keep you warm and take the 
weight of snow!

Mtnned
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sage Clegg" <sageclegg at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 8:32 PM
Subject: [pct-l] October 4th snow in the sierras leaves one SOBO super SAD


>I bailed off the PCT at Red's Meadow today after watching the sierras turn 
>to winter today. I am heading down to Walker Pass to hike in the desert for 
>a while, but am feeling very sad about having to break my continuous line 
>from Canada to Mexico. I can't believe I am going to miss the Sierra. How 
>are the other SOBOs doing out there? I know Tortoise and Ms. Parkay were 
>hoping to be over forester by tomorrow... Hope you don't have to plow 
>through too much snow. I am also wondering about water caches in the 
>desert. Does anyone know of people I can contact to see about cache 
>maintenance? Thanks! Sage
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