[pct-l] [Pct-l] Early Flip Flop Weather

[Tom Griffin]

Evan,

I'm not sure why no one else has replied yet to your question. Do NOT 
consider the North Cascades of Washington in May/June. Even though we 
are having an El Nino year, the snow levels will be too high for hiking. 
Most southbounders don't even start at Manning Park until the middle of 
July. You might want to consider flipping up to Ashland from Kennedy 
Meadows and trying to hike Oregon in June--if the snow levels are low 
enough.

The other alternative is to break up your thru hike into long sections 
over two years. I know that's not ideal, but because of the snow 
conditions here in Washington, you may not have much of a choice.

Tom "Bullfrog" Griffin
Section Hiker Extraordinaire
Seattle

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>Hey there-
>I am planning on starting April 1 from Campo becaus I need to finish by mid August for school. Considering I will probably get to KM by May 1, I want to have a plan in case I do not feel comfortable heading into the Sierras so early for lack of resupply options or possibly lack of a bailout with road closures, and of course I dont want to sit around there till June. I want to do the PCT straight through, however I will flip flop if necessary. Does anyone know what weather conditions I would be able to expect by flipping from KM up to Vancouver and hiking south? What is Washington usually like in May/June and Oregon in June/July? Would I need to adjust my game plan? Clothing, shelter, everything considered. Trying to cover all my bases. Thanks!
>Evan
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