[pct-l] Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass, WA

[James F. Miller]

I think there is also a fire detour
 
> From: saintgimp at hotmail.com
> To: tim.herman1 at gmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:35:48 -0700
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass, WA
> 
> Tim wrote:
> >
> First time PCT user wants to start out hiking this stretch from S to N,
> which seems about 75 miles, in September. Suggestions? Thanks.
> >
> 
> That's a great section and a great choice for your first run. It was my
> first section hike eight years ago.
> 
> My one big suggestion is that you should keep your precise dates flexible if
> at all possible and watch the weather forecast carefully. September can
> have some of the best hiking weather of the year but it usually sees a
> couple of big, multi-day storms blow through as well. If you're coming up
> on your proposed departure date and the weather looks bad, see if you can
> delay for a few days and it'll probably clear up.
> 
> There are some pretty good ups and downs on that section, too, so make sure
> you're in reasonably good hill-climbing shape if possible.
> 
> Eric
> 
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