[pct-l] Red Buttes snow update

[Deems]

I hiked up into the Red Buttes this weekend for my first 2007 hike. I was 
amazed that I could drive to Cook'n Green pass (4700'), the earliest in 15 
years that I could drive there! The snow levels are very low, and I was able 
to hike to 5500ft without snowshoes. After that point the postholing was no 
longer pleasant. This is looking to be a low snow year in the Northern 
California Mtns, which means lower water chances, but earlier hiking 
opportunities. This may change if the snow Gods bless the mountains, but 
they seem rather absent minded this year. I hiked up on Saturday in the warm 
sunshine, with my dog Kelly, and enjoyed a t-shirt Spring like day. Later 
that night, we were reminded it was still winter when it snowed and blowed 
all night. I'm glad I took the Bibler. Here's a few photos of my first 
hiking trip on the PCT in 2007, starting with "Kitchen duties"
http://www.pbase.com/losthiker/red_buttes&page=3