[pct-l] Snow near Idyllwild

[Len Glassner]

Seems that each hiker still needs to compare conditions with their
comfort level and do what's right for him/her.

http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307848

We've returned to 'just another day in paradise' mode here in San
Diego. And Idyllwild has highs forecast in the 70's for the next
several days.

On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Paul Bodnar <paulbodnar at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>

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