[pct-l] Planning planning!

[Ned Tibbits]

The Wa PCT in late July or early August after "normal" winters usually has 
snow on the north sides of ridges and in the trees still, but patches are 
more common than big snow "fields." There will probably be a "trail" on the 
snow, so the use of Microspikes and a self-arrest pole would be a very good 
safety idea!



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-----Original Message----- 
From: Jennifer Zimmerman
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 10:05 AM
To: PCT-List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Planning planning!

Good question! I couldn't say for sure since I did that section in
September of a low snow year, but my guess is that it would potentially be
treacherous depending on how bad the previous winter was, how slow the
melt, etc.  It's some of the most exposed trail that I can remember on the
entire PCT and is between 6000-8000 ft elevation.

Maybe a SOBO hiker would have a better idea? Or at least a worst-case
scenario - I'm not exactly sure of SOBO timing, but I'd guess that they
might pass through that section before your time frame.

Best of luck!  It's a spectacular section; hope you find that it will work
for your timing!

On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 4:10 PM, Sabrina Harrison <troopharrison at gmail.com>
wrote:

> JZ - would the WA hike be okay in late July/early August? Looking for a
> hike just like that. I have one week in 2017 and trying to find a good 
> spot
> to section hike.
> Thanks!
> Sabrina :)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 3, 2016, at 10:16 AM, Jennifer Zimmerman <jenniferlzim at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I know you prefer Northern CA-OR, but my first suggestion would be the
> ~70
> > miles between Trout Lake and White Pass in WA (mile 2237 - 2305).  Mt.
> > Adams, the Goat Rocks Wilderness, and the Knife's Edge are all
> spectacular
> > and made for an incredible few days of hiking. Best views since the
> > Sierra.  If this distance is too short for your week-long trip you could
> > extend it past White Pass and finish up at the eastern entrance of Mt.
> > Rainier NP (an extra 30 miles).  This stretch would likely best be
> tackled
> > in August or later since it's very exposed in parts.
> >
> > If you're still committed to Northern CA, I'd recommend the 100 miles
> > between I-5/Castle Crags and Etna Summit (mile 1506-1606) - though I'm
> not
> > aware if this area has been directly affected by fires in recent years.
> > This stretch had great views and was not too steep if I remember
> > correctly.  The Russian Wilderness especially is worth seeing.  If 100
> > miles is too long for a week's trip, you could start ~20 miles up the
> trail
> > from I-5 as there are various trailheads/parking areas sprinkled around.
> >
> > Happy hiking - hope you have a wonderful trip!
> >
> >
> >> On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 8:32 PM, Rod Belshee <rbelshee at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Crater Lake provides a spectacular view along the lake rim, in the
> middle
> >> of a rather boring section hiking through a dry pine forest. It might
> be a
> >> great spot to meet someone to zero, but is not so great of a place for
> more
> >> than a day hike along the rim. YMMV.
> >>
> >> Rod “Steady” Belshee
> >> hikepaddle.blogspot.com
> >>
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