Re: [pct-l] Snow Bridges

["The Weathercarrot" <weathercarrot@hotmail.com>]

<< 5)  Good for probing the thickness (or thinness) of snow bridges >>

>Ahem, where am I likely to find these?  I guess I haven't been reading 
my guide book nearly enough.<

Anywhere there is a lot of snow, there are generally bunches of snow 
bridges. But this term can apply to a variety of locations, and they 
don't have to cross water to be called a bridge. The earlier you're out 
there, the more bridges can replace icy stream fords, so in that way 
they are a welcome sight. Just don't fall through, because when you do, 
it's not certain how far down you're going, or what you'll hit when you 
get there. And it's not always easy to tell how thick they are. Take 
care,

wc

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