[pct-l] Late Start 2014

[marmot marmot]

Whoops I didn't read the whole post. I can't fix that finishing in S. Cal feels depressing. The only fix I can see is being in great shape and doing big miles from the border. You'll be about 2 weeks(or more) behind where you need to be.  Marmot

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> On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "Michael Slusser" <michael.slusser at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> So, with all the discussion about the dangers of getting through Washington
> in late September, as I'm considering a first time thru-hike next year, I'm
> becoming slightly concerned.
> 
> I can carve out a block of time for the hike next year, but the earliest I
> can start is May 16. I recognize this is late, but many guides suggested
> this was still within a window of possibility if I were to press on with
> determination. Now I seek the collective wisdom of the list to chime in on
> the truth of that.
> 
> As a note, I had considered going southbound, allowing for the later start,
> but (a) I have very little snow navigation and camping experience, and the
> descriptions of the Washington high passes at the start is rather
> intimidating, and (b) somehow the idea of ending up in So Cal rather than
> Canada in October is depressing.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> ~M
> 
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