[pct-l] Late JMT start?

[hshires at jps.net (henry shires)]

Sorry for the detritus everyone, hit the send button a little too fast...
That was supposed to be a private message.  But just so no one feels left
out, I'd be happy to send any other JMT hikers off with a new tent too ;-)

-H

> Hi Saskia,
> 
> It would be an extremely unusual year to have any significant snow in
> September.  Most years are no problem until at least mid-October.  September
> is a great time to go because there are no bugs, very few people, and the late
> afternoon light is really spectacular.  Nights will be cold but the days will
> be warm and the weather should be perfect.
> 
> If/when you make plans, be sure to let me know so I can arrange to send
> you off with a new tent.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Henry

> Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 00:11:59 +0200
> From: Saskia <saskia.home@xs4all.nl>
> Subject: [pct-l] Late JMT start?
> To: <pct-l@backcountry.net>
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> 
> 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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