[pct-l] Desolation Wilderness in late September?

[Gary Schenk]

On Saturday 05 September 2009 17:38:27 Will Dane wrote:
> I'm brand new to the list and apologize if this is a topic that has already
> been covered recently. I'm considering a 4 or 5 day trek in CA from Hwy 50
> to I-80 at the end of this month. I'm wondering what sort of weather
> conditions I should prepare for? My other experience on the PCT has been
> farther north in July and August, so I'm not familiar with autumn
> backpacking yet.

IMHO, September is the best month to be in the Sierra. You could catch a 
dusting of snow in late September, and it'll be a little cooler, maybe frost 
at night. But beautiful!

Gary