[pct-l] Advice to a beginner about crossing Sierras

[PCT List]

Yes, *relatively* easy. There is reason you started a 9 day trip north
from Kennedy Meadows and not south from Echo Lake in this monster snow
year. Less and easier to navigate snow. The experience level and
intensity is night and day.

Ned advocates traversing over snow for thru hikers as well as early
start dates, instead of waiting for the trail to clear. But the hiking
community is much larger than that single narrow view. WE all have our
own styles and preferences, it's not one size fits all.

Once again, it is a-ok to wait for the snow to melt. Do your thing,
whatever works for YOU!

-postholer