[pct-l] Sierra Snow

[mikey chapman]

The storm doors are opening here in the northern sierra,and let me
just say,Thank You.  After the previous 2 seasons of great snow
pact,alot of people expected another huge year,but so far its been a
huge bust.  I hike all over the west slope to the summit,and the
amount of "For Sale" signs around here is unreal.  Sure,it can still
be a big snow year(see 1952),but the damage to the local economy will
be felt for years to come. One bright spot has been the hiking
weather,ive had the best few months of "spur of the moment" trips
ever. Cant wait to dust off the snowshoes and the new Helly Hansen and
Dutch Harbor gear(sweet stuff). Let it snow.