[pct-l] snow conditions

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

hard to say because this year has been so unusual with a heavy snowfall 
in winter and unusually warm spring weather creating an early meltoff, 
but chances are that there will still be significant snow on some of 
the higher passes by mid-june and I would not rule out needing an ice 
axe.  crampons will definitely make the trip easier, but you can 
probably get by without them.

peace,
dude



> I am going to be hiking the JMT from Tuolumne to Blaney Meadows
> starting June 10th. So I will be ascending North facing slopes. Do you
> think that an ice axe and crampons are still a necessity? How much
> snow will I encounter during this trip? Thanks!
> 
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