[pct-l] Sierra mileage

[Brick Robbins]

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 6:39 AM, Brandon McGinnity <bmcginnity at gmail.com> wrote:
> I know, I know! I hate myself for doubting everything I learned on the AT,
> about things working out. Gotta relax. I think I have a handle on things,
> thanks in great part to this amazing list, full of just the kind of help and
> knowledge you're talking about. :)

Please try to forget a lot about what you learned on the AT. Any
expectations you may harbor from a walk in the woods through the "Long
Green Tunnel" will not be met. Over the years I've seen GA->ME alumni
be either the most successful, or the most unhappy people on the
trail, depending on their expectations.

As far as snow goes, if you have the right experience it actually can
make travel easier, except for the postholing and the suncups. There
is nothing to fear in a late season stable snowpack. But be be afraid
of the water crossings. Be very afraid.