[pct-l] ELR to Ashland

[Slyatpct at aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 1/11/2004 12:19:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
judsonb@internetcds.com writes:

> What will I need in the way of permits in order to be official?
> Can I expect much snow between the start and I-80, or elsewhere?
> 

You'll need a permit for the Desolation Wilderness and they did check.  As 
someone pointed out get a thru-permit from the PCTA.

In 2000, which I believe was considered a low snow year, there was nothing 
really significant, but I remember losing the trail at a junction that was under 
snow just after Echo Lake and following another trail around a couple small 
ponds to the East.  Fortunately there was some signage that got me back on the 
PCT instead of going around in circles.  In another area through some heavy 
pines I lost the trail momentarily. 

When and if you hit snow just try to note where you are on the map and which 
way the trail heads.  It's not likely you'll need to use a compass, but may 
have to retrace a few steps.

Sly