[pct-l] Alcohol stove-cold weather-high altitude question

[R Smith]

Monty,
I've used an alcohol stove quite a bit in the sierras, including in the
conditions mentioned below. The alcohol takes a few more seconds to start,
but has otherwise always performed well. 
Hope you don't make a liar out of me!
Ron S, Portland

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:03:56 -0700
From: "montypct" <montypct at gmail.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Alcohol stove-cold weather-high altitude question
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Has anyone here used an alcohol stove at 9000 feet in temperatures of 15-25
degrees?

I'm backpacking up near Mammoth this weekend and need to make a stove
choice.

My main objective is snowshoe in, set up camp and boil two cups of water.

My alternatives.......... solid fuel (no) ........................ a white
gas Seva 123.............. or alcohol.

Thanks

Monty