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

[Keith Kurko]

Hey Liz,

Because of the big snowpack and cool spring and early summer we had in 2011,
there was more snow remaining on the ground during summer in the North
Cascades than any of us locals have ever seen (it actually broke weather
records).  There were small ephemeral meltwater ponds galore still in August
and even into September.  From these meltwater ponds, the resulting swarms
and hordes of mosquitoes were much worse in these months than normal.  

Our local University of Washington expert meteorologist, Cliff Maas, says
that there is a good chance that the coming winter of 2011-12 will be
another La Nina winter with another huge snowpack.  I hope he is wrong!

Keith in Seattle



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Edward Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 7:08 PM
To: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking Oregon and Washington this upcoming summer

Everyone has a different experience. I also went through Oregon and
Washington - but in August and September.
I don't recall having a problem with mosquitoes.  I was wearing ExOfficio
"Buzz Off" insect repellent clothes - the socks, pants, shirt, and the cap
with the cape to protect your neck. I only used Deet on the back of my hands
and a little on my cheeks and forehead. Mosquitoes sometimes hovered around
me but wouldn't land on my clothes. My tent, a "Hubba" has no-see-um  insect
netting.  I always kept it zippered closed except when entering and
leaving. The first thing that I would do - my routine - after entering, was
to kill any insects that managed to get in.
 
MendoRider


________________________________
From: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking Oregon and Washington this upcoming summer

I hiked Oregon/Washington in July/August 2009. I suggest bug-proof  
clothing from head to toe, even if that means multiple layers, a full  
tent, head net you can see through even with the sun in your face,  
DEET in a large fogging can and food you can eat easily by shoving it  
under your head net. I'll also suggest making or purchasing a device  
that will allow you to pee into a container while safely in your tent  
at night because the bugs do not sleep up there. Gloves may also help  
as the bugs will bite even the palms of your hands.

Enjoy the beauty and remember they will eventually wane. I am talking  
about the mosquitoes in case that was not clear.


On Oct 25, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> My name is Liz and 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.
>
> My email is either brucethephish at gmail.com or  
> dinwiddieeb at appstate.edu and
> truly any insight is helpful!
>
> Thanks!

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