[pct-l] Hiking Oregon and Washington this upcoming summer

[Deems]

If it all possible, hike Aug-Sep. You'll hit the ebbing bugs, and as in 2011 
ebbing snow packs.  You'll also be buzzed by the northbound thruhikers which 
is always fun.  These are the months I've hiked Or thru Wash, and I still 
had more bugs than I woulda liked, but the thruhikers made up for it. Expect 
the potential of cold rains and snow,  broiling heat for days, both 
sometimes the same week. I loved Oregon and Washington.
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I am currently planning a trip through Oregon and
Washington on the PCT for July-August or August-September and I would love
any and all advice, tips, and insight you may have about your similar
experiences.