[pct-l] Kearsarge Pass trail question

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That's not a trivial hike in to the PCT from Onion Valley trailhead, but 
should be enjoyable.  My son Brian has resupplied me there twice when I've hiked 
the JMT.  

You can certainly agree to meet at the pass, as someone else has suggested.  
If you do hike in to the PCT, be very sure that you know where you are to 
meet.  There are two trails down from the pass to the PCT.  I suggest you stay to 
the right (the higher, northern trail option).  It's the one that stays well 
above Bullfrog Lake.  Just before you reach the PCT, the trail splits again.  
Stay to the right.  The left trail crosses the PCT in an open area that can be 
hot and dry, and continues to Charlotte Lake.  The right-hand trail meets the 
PCT at a nice shady spot that is much nicer if you have a long wait.  From 
there, you can also, if you choose, hike up to Glen Pass for some spectacular 
views north.

Bears can be a real nuisance around Kearsarge, so don't leave any food or 
gear unattended.   
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In a message dated 5/23/04 12:36:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ferejohn@hotmail.com writes:

> 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
>