[pct-l] John Muir Trail in early June

[Avace Dani]

Sounds like it makes most sense to get the ice axe and crampons. I already
have a good tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and some pretty heavy duty
boots. I'm ready to sleep on the snow, just need to make sure I have enough
warm clothes!

Thanks again,
Avace

On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Gary Schenk <gwschenk at socal.rr.com> wrote:

> On 5/10/2010 7:26 PM, Avace Dani wrote:
>
> > And being prepared for snow travel...does that mean getting ice axes,
> > crampons and other winter backpacking gear? As of now I have been
> preparing
> > for a 3-season backpacking trip.
>
> Avace, if I was travelling through that country in late May, I'd carry
> an ice axe, aluminum crampons, and snowshoes wouldn't be a bad idea. A
> good three season tent, 20 degree bag and a full length thermarest-like
> pad, and maybe even a thin foam pad under that. You should be prepared
> to sleep on snow. Maybe some nights you might need to melt snow for water.
>
> I'd wear boots heavy enough to kick steps in firm snow on the passes.
>
> A good bivy might be an alternative to a tent.
>
> Gary
>
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