[pct-l] 100 good miles to hike in March

[Tom Bache]

Jean,

Section A is a fine place to hike in March.  Snow is uncommon anywhere in
Section A in March (rain is common, however). As others have said, there can
be severe snowstorms in the Lagunas, and this is a risk to think about.  But
it only takes a day to go through the higher elevations where these storms
can be a major problem, and you are always a short hike (half-mile or less)
from a paved and well-traveled road.  In fact, easy bailout exits to a road
are close at hand throughout Section A.  If you want to play the odds, bet
on hiking in tee-shirt and shorts for most of the way.  Just be careful to
take what you need for cold nights and the possibility of rain and some
snow.  You can always bail out if it gets too bad.

Tom Bache
San Diego
> Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:29:27 -0800
> From: "JEAN NELSON" <jeanmnelson at email.phoenix.edu>
> Subject: [pct-l] 100 good miles to hike in March?
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> 
> 
> Hello.  I'm trying to find about a 100 mile section in CA that will be weather
> friendly during my spring break, March 22-26th.
> 
> At first I was looking at section E from 138 northward, and then section F
> from Tehachapi to Walker Pass.   I would rather not hike on snow if possible.
> 
> Now I've been wondering about section A from Campo to Warner Springs.  The
> guidebook says there can be snow in the Lagunas.  Would anyone have advice for
> me about this section, or other alternatives I may be missing?
> 
> Thanks again,
> Jean