[pct-l] Starting date NOBO from Ashland, Colorado

[Bob Bankhead]

Just be aware that mid-July in the Sky Lakes Wilderness is the height of
mosquito season. Walk fast as you'll probably be following the snow melt
north.

Bring repellant. Dress accordingly - long sleeve shirt, long pants, tall
socks or gaiters, and a good headnet that you can eat lunch and snacks under
as you walk, etc.  Consider making a pair of coated nylon over-mitts to
protect your hands and possibly ear plugs for sleeping. Walk fast as you'll
probably be following the snow melt north.



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Stephen Bines
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:17 AM
To: PCT bACKCOUNTRY LIST
Subject: [pct-l] Starting date NOBO from Ashland, Colorado


I attempted a thru hike last year but the weather and an injury delayed me
along route so that I had to pull out in Ashland before I could complete the
trail.

I am planning to return to complete the PCT from Ashland NOBO this year.

I would value advice regarding  would the earliest time be good to start
from Ashland to reach the Canadian border before the winter snow sets in.
I have been thinking along the lines of mid July.   

Many thanks
Tog from London, Britain