[pct-l] PCT Hiker Stats

[Cosmic Cat]

Regarding the snow: you can also drag your feet. In 2006 I left Kennedy
meadows on June 29. Finished the trail on Oct 1. No mosquitoes in Oregon and
the fall colors in northern WA blew my mind.
On Mar 27, 2011 9:31 AM, "Scott Williams" <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:
> Probably the economy plays a big part in the decision of some to start the
> trail, but snow levels and weather in general may play a bigger part in
why
> some decide not to continue.
>
> Just a guess, as we met quite a few folks who didn't continue after a
taste
> of the Sierra snow, and some, just hearing the stories. But before any of
> you decide not to hit a very snowy Sierra, if the spring stacks up like
it's
> looking right now, try it with a group of people you like, and trust.
Stick
> around in Lone Pine until you've got one, and then try it. I had real
> doubts about hitting the Sierra early last year at all, as did Smiles, a
> very accomplished mountaineer, but because of the group of us, thank you
> Mango, we all made it, and it was some of the best times of the whole
trip.
>
>
> It's almost here you wonderful class of 2011!!!!!!!!
>
> Shroomer
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