[pct-l] When does the desert end?

[Clark Miller]

Also remember, when you leave the desert you will be trading water weight
for the weight of a bear canister, ice axe, crampons, and cold weather
clothing.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Wright [mailto:gwtmp01 at mac.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:14 AM
To: scott garner
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] When does the desert end?


On Dec 3, 2010, at 8:56 AM, scott garner wrote:
> I was wondering when the desert section kind of dissipates? The reason I
ask: I'm thinking about using my old Dana design bridger during the desert
part due to I sweat a lot. I mean, a lot so I go through tons of water and
I'm afraid to load up my UL pack with tons of water weight. Thus, after the
desert part I would switch to my UL backpack. Anybody got any thoughts on
this. Scott  		 	   		  

I'd say the desert sections end at Kennedy Meadows but if your concern is
sweating, I'm not sure that helps. Northern California can be quite hot
during thru-hiker season, for example. 

Radar