[pct-l] Late JMT start?

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Well, I hiked from mid-August to about mid-September on part of the JMT and
had wonderful weather. Just a few clouds as I approached Whitney, but they
parted and it was all sunshine. However, I did get a few rain and sleet
showers on the way. Nothing to worry about - I just hiked through it. Not
cold at all. A September start would put you later into the month with a
higher possibility of inclement weather.

But each year is different. Make sure you have gear to suit all weather
types and wait to see what happens. You might want to start at Whitney and
go down, although that is tough from the altitude acclimation point of view,
and it probably is anticlimactic to end at the bottom.

Good luck!

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Saskia" <saskia.home@xs4all.nl>
To: <pct-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 3:11 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Late JMT start?


> Hi everyone,
>
> I just heard from my hiking partner (and love of my life) that he is
> thinking about accepting work that would mean that he would have to work
> June, July and August. He says he is determined to hike the JMT this year,
> and I hope he means it. But he would prefer to "have his cake and eat it
> too"... So I am wondering what your thoughts are about hiking the JMT in
> September? Would it still be possible or would snows start to fall by
then?
>
> Thanks for giving me your opinion.
>
> Saskia
>
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