[pct-l] Re: PCT section questions: Tuolumne to Soda Springs

[rbalcorn at gmail.com (backpack45scb)]

Sarah, we hiked from Tuolumne to Sonora Pass in July-Aug of 2003, and Sonora 
Pass to I80 (past Donner Summit) in July-Aug of 2004. You do have to pay 
attention to water. The last 10 miles before Sonora Pass are hot, dry and 
spectacular. There is a lake midway if you drop down maybe 500 or 600 feet.

We found the Tuolumne to Sonora section one of the more difficult sections 
of the PCT and not wonderful scenery other than the last 10 miles. Also, 
definitely the fiercest mosquitos we have encountered. The last 6 or 7 miles 
are spectactular. I ran out of film at the start of that area so did an 
overnighter the next weekend from Sonora Pass just to photograph it.

The next two sections from Sonora to highway 80 have some great views and 
shouldn't be missed. Again, there are some long dry stretches, so check the 
data book and make sure you have enough water for the dry stretches. We did 
a resupply at Echo Lake. We find that get 3 to 5 miles per liter of water 
per person depending on whether it is hot or cool. On top of that, a cooked 
meal for the two of us takes 1.5 liters.
-- 
Ralph Alcorn
http://www.backpack45.com/camino2.html