[pct-l] John Muir Trail starting June 20th

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

great advice.  like I said, the closest year to this year in terms of 
snow levels was 1998.  if you look on the page of hisorical opening 
dates for Tioga Road on the page to which sabina provided a link, you 
will see that in 1998 the road opened on July 1.  It is my 
understanding that this year is even a heavier snowfall than in 1998.  
Earlier this year it was said that there has not been a heavier snow 
year since 1916.  I am not sure if this changed because there was not 
much snow between feb and april, but it should give you a good idea of 
what you will be dealing with.

also, notice the photos on that page with 15' of snow.  those photos 
were taken only 3 weeks ago, and were taken near Crane Flat, which is 
significantly lower than ALOT of the JMT.  Its fairly obvious that no 
matter what happens, the snow will be a huge factor on your hike if you 
leave June 20.  If you decide to go ahead and hike, know what you are 
up against.  Don't just sit back and say "It can't be that bad" 
or "there will be 3 more weeks of melting".  None of that matters; it 
will be a **serious** impediment.


peace,
dude



> For more news with pictures about the Sierra snow at
> Tioga Pass in Yosemite which is at about 9000 feet,
> see
> 
> http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/tioga.htm
> 
> Although no official date has been set, the pass will
> most likely be closed until the end of June. I
> strongly advise you to change your departure date to
> July 20 or later.  June 20 is ok if you are used to
> post-holeing, know how to use an ice axe, and how to
> navigate across snow fields.  You will enjoy your trip
> much more if you leave in July or August.
> Sabina
> 
> 
> 
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