[pct-l] Kearsarge Pass trail question

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

The trail from Independence over Kearsage Pass should be just fine. You
shouldn't have any snow at all (well, in 2000, we did get snowed on there,
but it melted right away).  The trail is good with absolutely fabulous
views. Lots of open, above tree line hiking.

This is bear country, so don't try camping unless you have a bear canister
or stay at the lakes below the pass with the bear boxes.

I don't think you need any maps. Just decide where you will be meeting. I
recommend that you hike to Kearsage Pass yourself. It is well worth the side
trip. You don't have to go down - just get to the pass.

Enjoy!

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marissa Ferejohn" <ferejohn@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Cc: <sferejohn@hausner.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 10:18 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Kearsarge Pass trail question


> Hello all,
>
> I am currently thru-hiking and my WONDERFUL mother and brother would like
to
> hike into the PCT on the Kearsrge pass trail to resupply my hiking partner
> and I, on June 19th.  My mother is a bit concerned about snow and the
pass,
> and is wondering if anyone knows what the snow might be like, or if she
> needs anything like an ice axe for the trail.  My guides don't have any
info
> on this trail, other than the location where it intersects the PCT/JMT.
> Does anyone know of any map/guide they should bring for the hike?
>
> Since I'm thru-hiking, I may not be able to access this list again anytime
> soon.  My Mom's email address is sferejohn@hausner.com, if anyone has any
> info that they would be willing to share.
>
> Thanks so much!  By the way- things are great out there!
>
> -Curses
>
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