[pct-l] Southern PCT in January

[Donna "L-Rod" Saufley]

When you say "southern part", what part do you mean?  Pretty much all Southern California has extremely variable weather in January (actually, all winter and spring). I've experienced temperatures in the 90s, and in the single digits.  When you get what is not predicatable.  I'm not overstating with the word "extreme."  Please check the elevation profile of where you plan to hike, and know that it isn't always sunny SoCal.  

L-Rod


-----Original Message-----
>From: dan rapkin <clawsabre97 at hotmail.com>
>Sent: Oct 24, 2010 2:21 PM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] Southern PCT in January
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>Hey Guys,
>I plan on hiking the southern part of the PCT for about a week in the beginning of January for a class requirement for my major over here on the east coast at SUNY Plattsburgh.  I was wondering though what the conditions are generally like in January?  Will I need crampons, snow shoes or ice axes?  I have basic training in the use of ice axes and crampons but I am bringing 3 other friends with me who have no training.  Should I change my plan about hiking the PCT in January for something else, warmer?  I'm really not sure, but I want to hike somewhere badly.  Thank you in advance for your advice-Dan 		 	   		  
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