[pct-l] Training hikes

[Stephen Clark]

Dave,

I don't mean to rain on your parade but many of the Sierra Passes (such as
Sonora) are closed and, in a snow year like this one, typically don't open
until mid to late May or early June.

Last season ( a very low snow year) the first of the thrus were reaching
Tuolumne Meadows the 2nd week in June, so you are not likely to see any of
the class of 2013 unless you are still there in July.

You might want to check these web sites re
closures:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/clsdlst.htm
                      http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tiogaopen.htm

Personally, I think training hikes in the Sierra would be more appropriate
in late May/early June and July.

Snake Charmer


On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:06 PM, David Tamblyn <surforcycle at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hey,
>
> Thinking about 2014 pct and looking for company this summer in the central
> Sierras for some training overnights or section hikes (pct, or other).
> Would like to start where access route to back country does not involve
> major climb to get there (ie. Independence to K Pass) but do want some
> climbing. Mammouth Lakes, Sonora Pass, Echo, Donner. Not sure on difficulty
> getting permits at last moment.
>
> W/b there near end if April through May but could stay longer.
> I'm a retired 64 yo male in decent shape. Will not be fast-paced.
> Objective:  see if thru-hiking is really a goal and to prepare to replace
> some current gear w/ UL later this year.
> I live/travel in my RV so w/b looking for places to park the rig while
> hiking. Maybe we'll meet some of the 2013 class enroute. Currently a
> snowbird in Tucson.
>
> Dave
>
>
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