[pct-l] Winter Thru-hike

[Postholer]

Not that I'd ever attempt such a thing, but I've thought about it. Assuming 
you have your typical winter snow, here's some things to consider in the 
mountain areas:

Your daily mileage will be low, due to the strenuous nature of hiking on 
snow, requiring heavier loads.

Where will you resupply in the Sierra's? Are you going to walk all the way 
to Independence or Bishop? Toulomne, VVR, Reds Meadow all closed. Where will 
you resupply? Mammoth may be an option.

Same for the Cascades, Crater Lake, Big Lake Youth Camp, etc, virtually 
inacessable or closed.

It would require huge loads on some stretches in possibly the most adverse 
conditions imaginable and travel hundreds of miles between resupply. You 
could drag a pulk behind you, assuming you could get it over passes or 
through the trees.

Maybe I'm over reacting. But what a story it would make! If you go, I'll buy 
the book on your return.

-postholer
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