[pct-l] Ebbitts Pass

[Edward Anderson]

Shepherd,
 
I will appreciate any info that you can send.  My horse will have crampons (small titanium studs) for better traction and longer wear of the shoes.  They only stick out about one tenth inch.  I will avoid snow when it is on a STEEP slope. That
 is the kind of info that I need.  I may delay my start until as late as August 15 if necessary. Large down trees and boulder slides with no way around would also be good to know about.  I take detours when they are necessary.  
 
I have ridden north to Canada from Sierra City.  A Section of your planned route north to Ashland that you should get current info on if you stop at Etna is Section Q.  I think there might be lots of snow in a couple of places - - - always depending on the melt and when you get there.  Also be aware that there might be some bold bears visiting camps along Grider Creek south of Seiad Valley.  A few years back one was so aggressive that he had to be shot.
 
Perhaps we will meet on the trail.
 
MemdoRider
 
 

From: "aslive at charter.net" <aslive at charter.net>
To: Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Ebbitts Pass

MendoRider

I am not sure how far north I will be going.  I am aiming for Ashland, but we'll see.  I do not know how surefooted a horse is while in snow, nor will I have e-mail capability while on the trail, but I will keep you in mind at my town stops and try to inform you of trail conditions from a hiker's point of view as I find Internet access.

Shepherd


On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:04 PM, Edward Anderson wrote:

 Hi Shepherd, 
  
I am also seeking current trail information.  The first part of my plans for this summer are to ride SOBO on Sections L,K, and J from Sierra City.  If the high trail north and south of Sonora Pass still has snow and ice I will descend past Wolf Creek Lake to the U.S. Marine Training Base on Highway 108. If PCT trail info at that time is encouraging I will continue south up the East Walker River to the PCT and head for Red's Meadow.  I'm hoping that if I wait until about August 8 to start from Sierra City those three PCT Sections will be clear and safely doable by a very sure-footed and agile Arabian horse. 
  
How far north will you be hiking beginning Friday, July 10 th ? Will you go as far north as Sierra City.  I would greatly appreciate it if you would email me trail information on obstacles that you think might be difficult or impassable for a horse. 
  
I will be forwarding to you a note from Mary Davies.  She is my angel in Sierra City.  She mentions a hiker hostel in S.C. and gives thier phone number.  You might get some info of interest to you from hikers who stop there.   
  
Have a great hike. 
  
MendoRider 



From: "aslive at charter.net" <aslive at charter.net> 
To: PCT-L <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 7:19 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Ebbitts Pass 


I will be entering at Ebbitts Pass on Friday and heading north.  If 
anyone is on, or has just completed that section, I would very much like 
to hear about the current conditions.   Thanks 

Shepherd 
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