[pct-l] recommendations on starting date

[Pea Hicks]

Roland Horth wrote:
> Hi, I was planning on starting May 20th with the thought of pulling fairly
> high mileage and arriving at Kennedy Meadows around the 20th of June.  But,
> based on all the dry weather...I am thinking this may be a mistake for this
> year.  I am debating on scrapping my plans for early May and starting a week
> behind the Herd.  Any thougths or recommendations from the group would be
> appreciated.

while nobody can predict the upcoming weather with 100% absolute 
certainty, it's increasingly looking like a very hot and dry season. 
starting as early as possible will be a good thing in this respect. 
whether or not you want to avoid getting caught up in the herd is 
another matter.

girlscout