[pct-l] Snow near Idyllwild

[Paul Bodnar]

To clarify Mile 175 to 179 trail junction does not have extreme drop  
offs or exposed trail.  Check topo map of area for details. A great  
area for learning navigation in the snow.

Ice/ snow patches start a little past appache spring junction about  
mile 169.4.   I counted five different general snow sections/ patches  
along the more exposed trail portion up to mile 175.  The snow looks  
like it is melting fast. So this report will most likely be obsolete  
in a week or so.

It was easier to kick steps at 11am compared to early morning. I saw a  
hiker make it through with trecking poles. I used an ice axe but  
didn't self arrest or slip once

I hope this helps.


Paul

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 29, 2010, at 12:43 AM, Paul Bodnar <paulbodnar at hotmail.com>  
wrote:

>
> From about Mile 175 to trail junction to Idyllwild (mile 179) trail
> completely covered in snow (1 to 3 ft deep) making navigation and
> hiking difficult.
>
> Expect snow above 8000 feet near Idyllwild.  Snow also covering the
> trail in small patches at slightly lower elevations.
>
> Paul
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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