[pct-l] First Post

[gary_schenk at verizon.net]

 Certainly you can start in March. March is a winter month, though. You have to be ready for any sort of conditions. You could hit snow and ice in the Laguna Mountains. You could be wading through snow in the San Jacintos and then hit 100 degree temps at San Gorgonio Pass the same day. You'll be cozy at Cajon Pass, and then hit snow again on the Blue Ridge and over Baden-Powell. In a heavy snow year the north slopes of the San Gabriels can hold snow into June. Be flexible. If a storm hits at elevation, be willing to sit it out. If you keep your bag and clothes dry and have fuel for hot drinks and food you'll be OK.

Good luck.

Gary
 

On 02/03/16, Gordon Mori wrote:

I have been reading the PCT books which I understand were written several years ago. They seem to suggest the popular starting time for a hike-thru S to N to be in late April or early May. Although we have had quite a bit of precipitation this winter, with the draught over the past few years I wondered if it possible to start earlier say in March? I am 57 years old and was hoping to take a more leisurely 5-6 months for the trek and wanted to avoid going into the fall. Is this a bad idea to try to start earlier?

Regards

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