[pct-l] How early is too early for Washington north bound?

[Ralph Alcorn]

We will be section hiking Washington this summer, to complete our last
segment of the pct. We could start as early as mid July, but this year the
few southbounders we encountered all said start as late in August as
possible and still make Canada. This was due to both navigation on snow
covered trails, and due to mosquitos.

Any advice? Also how does Washington compare to Sierras re crampon need?
-- 
Ralph Alcorn
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