[pct-l] goat rocks july 24-31

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

It will probably be just fabulous. Hiking the knife edge really makes you 
realize on are on the crest. I expect there will be snow on Packwood Glacier 
below Old Snowy. If it is icy, it can be scary. Try to hit it when it is 
warm. Poles help. Probably there will be rocks slides around it so you can 
bypass the worst, icy section if necessary. Or, go up over Old Snowy. 
Finding camp sites shouldn't be any problem. Adequate water also. The area 
is popular, especially on week-ends.

Word of caution: there are lots of mice in the some areas. They could chew 
holes in your tent, pack, etc. Mainly the night before/after White Pass.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rachel.berkowitz@yale.edu>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:23 AM
Subject: [pct-l] goat rocks july 24-31


> hi,
> just wondering if anyone's going to be in the goat rocks wildreness
> part of the pct during the last week in july?  any advice on trip
> planning?  conditions that time of year?  finding campsites?
> thanks much.
> rachel
>
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