[pct-l] a couple questions: section WA-J in mid-September

[Susan Virnig]

I highly doubt you will have any problem with bugs in Sept.  I section hiked WA over about 5 years, always in the window from late August to early October.  No bugs ever.  But be prepared for rain, snow, winds, cold weather — and you might get gorgeous fall weather instead.

—Susan from Spokane

> On Jul 18, 2018, at 1:54 AM, Peer Böhm <pmb379 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thank you, all who have responded. Much appreciated.
> 
> Verizon it is, then. Also seems to fit in well with where I am going
> afterwards - we will be visiting with my wife's family near Colville
> (where I will, if all goes well, touch on the PNT for a couple of
> days).
> 
> Haven't heard about Dana Yelverton before. Packwood Glacier is about a
> hundred kilometers south of where I am starting. I have hiked in the
> Alps before, even though it's been a while. I do know a bit about some
> of the precautions to take, just not about the specifics of the region
> in the Cascades. Glacier walking would definitely be something I would
> try to avoid at this point.
> 
> Black flies, slow but persistent ... I know about those, and their
> bites are worse than mosquitoes, if they are the same as what I am
> thinking about. There in season right now, here. :) So, proper
> bugnetting is is, even if it means more weight. I want to enjoy the
> journey ...
> 
> If the weather can truly turn nasty, and with some amount of
> likelihood, I probably better bring the bigger, more robust tarp, not
> the summer tarp. As I said, I want to enjoy, not just barely survive.
> :) Already ordered some nice, warm down quilts, which will be waiting
> for me in the big city, nearby. :)
> 
> And probably a proper jacket too, instead of just a rain jacket. All
> that will mean one an quarter kilogram more weight, but oh well, I
> guess. I'll just pack in a bit more food, so I can take my time ...
> 
> Thanks for the hints and pointer, again, everyone. Looking forward to
> this experience!
> 
> Regards,
> Meister Grimbart
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