[pct-l] Kearsarge Pass trail question

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

I have been on the Kearsarge Pass trail twice, both in August, and 
there was zero snow.  One of the times in August was in 1998 when snow 
levels were over 200% of normal.  Forrester Pass was still under TONS 
of snow at that times, but Kearsarge was clear.  That certainly does 
not mean that your trip in June will be clear, but my guess is that it 
would be do-able since this year's snowfall has been around average and 
the meltoff started early and has been rapid.

The only way to know for sure is to talk to someone who has done the 
pass this year.  Try to locate someone who has.

good luck.

peace,
dude


> 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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