[pct-l] Planning a Trip for 2012

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

If my memory serves me right you are correct.  I believe a high percentage 
of SAR operations on San Jacinto are in that area.  Very hot in summer and 
dangerous in winter.  Very steep terrain which folks frequently 
underestimate.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Frank Dumville
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 12:09 PM
To: pct-l
Subject: [pct-l] Planning a Trip for 2012

Are you referring to the Skyline, aka Cactus to Clouds, aka Outlaw trail? I 
believe that trail has at least one exposed snow chute that can be icy and 
has resulted in several fatal falls. It can also be hard to navigate. I 
wouldn't recommend that to anyone who isn't familiar with San Jacinto.

Sir Mix-a-lot wrote:
> That brings about another option.  There's a side trail on the approach to
> Mt San Jacinto that goes to Palm Springs.  It should avoid most or all of
> the snow.  April would be a nice time to hike that trail since it gets too
> hot at other times of the year.

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