[pct-l] start time

[Ned Tibbits]

I started the CDT March 1st and would not encourage others to do the same 
there (different kind of snow making for difficult travel).

I started the PCT March 14th and all went well (a maritime snow pack) 
straight through to my Sept. 2nd finish in 1974. I was on snow for most of 
the time, but I had lots of time to enjoy the scenery!



Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
www.mountaineducation.org
-----Original Message----- 
From: Michael
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 1:50 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] start time

What time of year is the earliest I can start the PCT? From south to north.
I heard mid april is a good time..what about march 1st?

Thanks

michael

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Seth Jacobs
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 12:38 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Trail Maps

I really like Halfmile's maps. Referring to it as a map really doesn't do
it justice.  It's like having bringing an experienced advisor along on your
hike.  That being said, the PCT trail doesn't always go through the center
of the map.  If something came up and you had to leave the trail
unexpectedly you could end up "off the map".  In that case it would be
helpful to have a map that covers all the area you could conceivable wind
up in.

Seth


> From: "Pamela McCullough" <Pamelarun at aol.com>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:25:36 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Trail maps
>
>
> I'm going to thur hike the PCT this year. ?What are everyone's thoughts on
> what are the best trail maps for the PCT? ?I used AWOL on the AT this
year,
> but I would like more detailed maps for the PCT. ?Thanks, LadyFish
> Sent from my iPad
> _______________________________________________
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