[pct-l] When you get to Washington......

[Michael Pinkus]

Thanks Mom! =) 
Seriously though, advice like that is well taken for sure, and I for one appreciate it
cheers,Mike

> From: andrea at dinsmoreshikerhaven.com
> Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:30:51 -0800
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] When you get to Washington......
> 
> 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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