[pct-l] Sierra in September

[Steve Cosner]

Just be aware... Every few years, an early October storm can pass 
through and dump more than a foot of snow.  If your hike extends into 
October, I'd be very wary of the weather, and if the forecast is for any 
significant storm activity, get the heck out over a pass before it hits.

Maybe start the hike in TM and head south, getting the high sierra part 
done earlier.

I recall one such storm several years ago, and it caught a number of 
hikers, and the SAR people were busy.

On 7/20/2010 10:32 AM, Sue Krafft wrote:
> Planning on hiking the Sierra in September, NB.  I figured we might get
> snowed on.  Anyone have any experience hiking from say Walker Pass to
> Tuolumne Meadows in September/early Oct.?  Last year, I left off at
> Tehachapi after a foot injury and was hoping to get in a good 300-400 miles
> before the snow flies.  Thanks ahead for any suggestions.
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