[pct-l] (Guest Post) Northern Washington in June

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

Have you considered doing the last PCT section after you finish the CDT? It
would work if you can do it the first couple weeks of October. It could be
cold, cloudy, and rainy - but it could also be crisp and clear. The fall
foliage is superb. And by that time the trail will be known.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marge Prothman" <marge@prothman.org>
To: <pt@hikertrash.com>; <PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] (Guest Post) Northern Washington in June


Hello Tony,
Nice to see you back on the list and that you are safe.

It would appear that you left the trail at Stevens Pass in 2001.  the
biggest obstacle, I think,you will face will be Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass
(or to Stehekin). This past winter, this section was damaged severely with
mud slides and actual hill sides being washed out.  In one case where the
trail is up high, this part of the trail was actually washed down and is now
a cliff.  The Hot Springs and the cabin at Kennedy was covered completely.
All the necessary bridges were washed out.  At the moment I think the USFS
is waiting for Spring to assess the damage and try to figure out an
alternate trail for the PCT for the next couple of years.  There is severe
damage and will take awhile for the money to be appropriated to either
replace or whatever is needed. I think, there will be an alternate trail
designated but not in the month of June. I do think June could be a
avalanche month with heavy snows warming up and especially in the chutes.
So for what it is worth, my two cents.

A few years ago I spent time in Khirghizstan (same as Kyrgyzstan) just a
different spelling I think. It was marvelous up high on the green meadows
surrounded by snow capped hills. It was  a trip over the Karakorum Hiway
from Uzbekistan to Pakistan.  One of the best trips ever and the worst roads
ever.
Good Luck,

 Marge   [The Old Gal]
http://www.prothman.org/marge



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Tony Nitz
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 3:50 AM
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Subject: [pct-l] (Guest Post) Northern Washington in June


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* by our guest Tony Nitz <pt@hikertrash.com>.
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Hi All,

I've been off the list and out of contact overseas for a couple of years. I
was trying to complete the PCT in 2001, but was recalled to active duty with
the Air Force in September, only 180 miles from Canada. I'm still supporting
the war in Afghanistan, and am currently stationed in Kyrgyzstan (and still
have very limited Internet access!). However, I'm finishing my duties and
returning to the States in May. I am planning to hike the CDT this summer,
starting from Glacier National Park, Montana, with two other hikers on about
16 June. It would be great to finish the PCT first, though.

Is it feasible to consider hiking the northern-most 180 miles of Washington
during the first two weeks of June? I have done a great deal of winter
backpacking. That includes some winter ski-packing in Alaska, and 600 miles
of the AT, from Pennsylvania through Vermont, in February 1999. So,
long-distance travel on snowshoes or crampons will not be an issue. Any
ideas of avalanche danger in this area of Washington in June? Any ideas
about what to expect about this year's snow pack? Any advice or help anyone
can offer will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tony
(Prehistoric Tony, or just "PT")

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