[pct-l] Sierra Snow Update

[hiker97 at aol.com]

Kolby writes: I think I'm mentally prepared to deal with bears and mountain lions, but you've really worked me into a fearful tizzy with this snow.  Do you know if there are any outdoor retailers that sell snow repellent?  It would be such a shame to get into these mountainous areas and have it ruined by this dangerous white stuff all over the ground.  I even read somewhere that it's cold and wet to the touch!  I've been spending a good portion of my life exploring the great outdoors, but this snow issue is just too much for me to grasp.  If need be, I'm prepared to construct some sort of bridge using branches and rocks just so I don't need to get my feet in it.  Maybe I should consider bringing a small blow torch so I can make a path through it?  Honestly, I can't imagine how anyone can spend a minute near snow, let alone hike in it, let alone prowl around in it in the summer and winter.
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Switchback replies: I never have trouble with snow.  As soon as I see it on the trail, I turn around and head out.  Simple.