[pct-l] Washington

[Andrea Dinsmore]

Hikers have been using the original PCT since 2004. The Forest Service has
been working every year on the original trail replacing bridges and clearing
trees. They have done no work on the reroute and over the last 6-7 seasons
only 4-5 hikers out of 1000 have used the reroute.

We have had two SOBO and there is still a lot of snow up north. It should be
great by the time you get in the area. Let me know if you have any other
questions.

PCT MOM
Andrea Dinsmore
www.dinsmoreshikerhaven.com

On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM, SUSAN G COOPER <ace-coop at msn.com> wrote:

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> We are planning to hike from Cascade Locks to Manning Park, starting Aug 1
> at a medium pace, arriving Manning Park about Sept 8.     I have two
> questions:1)   What is the state of the original PCT route thru the Glacier
> Peak area?  I believe it is now passable and critical bridges are in place
> (in some crossable fashion).  Can anyone confirm this?2) Given the snow
> conditions cool weather, do you think an ice axe and/or crampons are needed?
>  I saw the photos of the first SOBO, but we'll be there in late August/early
> Sept.  Don't want to carry the weight, but also don't want to be foolish.
> Thanks  Ma and Pa
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