[pct-l] Snow conditions, WA.

[shon mcganty]

Let her know that conditions are little better at Snoqualmie Pass.  There's lots of snow in the trees.  The snow is really bad this year, such cool temperatures for all 3 months of spring means the snowpack hasn't melted much.  
 
SoBo's should consider started later, perhaps early to mid July, and expect lots of snow.  I went up this weekend and slogged in the wet white stuff.  In forest it can be hard to tell which direction your going.  Good luck out there.
 

________________________________
 From: Andrea Dinsmore <andrea at dinsmoreshikerhaven.com>
To: PCT-L <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 3:11 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Snow conditions around Stehekin, WA.
  
I just got a call from a SOBO hiker. She started at Ross Lake and ended up
at Stehekin. She is skipping down to Snoqualmie Pass to continue south. She
thinks she was the only one out there. The locals thought she was crazy for
being out there with so much snow still on the ground. She says she was
definitely too early to be on the trail. She also let me know that the
locals are hearing about Govt border patrol with sniper guns looking for
people coming over the border. I'm guessing maybe another month before
fairly enjoyable hiking would be recommended.
PCT MOM
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