[pct-l] Washington weather and your Timing

[Brandon McGinnity]

Good advice. It's very well put. I had a friend on the AT last year, but he
had to quit half way because he ran out of money, from all the excessive
partying. Same sort of issue, really. The fun is always great, but remember
why you're out there, and weight the one against the other. I fall firmly in
the side that wants to finish, though I plan to have a good time along the
way. I find the hiking fun anyways, the good times in camp with a few folks,
and all that. Balance, this is the key.

On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM, Andrea Dinsmore <
andrea at dinsmoreshikerhaven.com> wrote:

> I posted this before but feel it needs brought to the thru hiker's
> attention
> again. You are getting close to the start of a long hike. A day here or
> there that you take as a ZERO....be careful. The ZEROs add up and may screw
> your timing by the time you hit the North Cascades fall and winter weather.
>
>
> *As you are heading up the trail, you should try and schedule your travels
> so
> you can pass through the North Cascades close to the first week in
> September. That will guarantee you making it to the border before the
> winter
> mess hits. You would have a better chance to beat most of the cold rain and
> fog in the mts that hit a couple weeks before the snow.
>
> That's the biggest mistake I see hikers make. The partying is fun but every
> day you hang out doing un-needed zeros ....you'll end up paying for it with
> rain, fog and snow when you hit here. If we have an early deep snow up
> here.....your hike may be terminated at Snoqualmie or Steven's Pass. The
> hikers have been cut off as early as September 25th.......both at
> Snoqualmie
> and Steven's Pass. You can't posthole very long when the snow is up to your
> waist. And by the way.....where'd the trail go??
>
> It's sad to watch you guys work your tails off for 2450 miles only to be
> cut
> off by the weather when you get here. It's only 180 miles from Steven's to
> the Monument. Don't screw it up.
>
> Take care,
>
> Andrea
> PCT MOM*
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