[pct-l] What to do?

[geraldbking at gmail.com]

Hi NTN,
I think I understand your goal, but this will be a tougher year to pull it off. I'll play your game and suggest you might be able to start in late June on Hwy 35, on the southern shoulder of Mt Hood (Barlow Pass) and head south. You'll encounter snow in Mt Jefferson and a few other central Oregon Cascade locations, but it should be doable all the way to Sonora Pass. Ideally waiting until early July would minimize your time on snow.
Jerry (Navigator)

> On May 14, 2017, at 7:30 AM, sesexton at gci.net wrote:
> 
> My 2016 PCT NoBo was interrupted by hospitalization and subsequent treatment of blood clots in leg. I plan to complete the 1600 +\- miles between Sonora Pass and Canada in 2017. Snow reports for both ends of that stretch suggest late start for a continuous jaunt. Therefore, I am conceptualizing starting somewhere in-between where snow is absent for substantial length (400 miles, say). Mid-June would be approximate start date. Getting trail legs and training on CDT currently so I can restart PCT in 2017 in a fit and read condition. 
> 
> So, smart guys and or gals, what recommendations have you for earliest snow free sections between Sonora Pass and Canada??
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> NTN
> 
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