[pct-l] Dealing with snow

[Jordan2ynp at aol.com]

I am first off very happy that this is *hopefully* my last major issue to 
figure out. I have my gear list, mail drops, zero days, and tentative hiking 
schedule set. I found the best deals for towns to keep the trip with in my 
recently expanded $450 a month budget, but here is my issue...

SNOW!!!!  I have never hiked long distances in it, nor am I easily able to 
get some to flop around in for practice. Do any vets have ideas, tips, or 
suggestions for dealing with the white powder? I keep piling through gear and 
wondering do I really need crampons, ice ax, exc... If I could get yawl's help I 
would be a very happy camper.

Thank you all :)


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