[pct-l] hiker trail vs. pack trail on Goat Rocks

[Diarmaid Harmon]

Carolyn.

 By august there won't be much of an issue at the Packwood glaciar or the 2 other small ones you will have to cross before the knife edge. By the time you go there will be a good trail cut through them and they are easily negotitable with just hiking poles for balance. As with all snow/ice crossing if you feel more comfortable with the micro spikes then by al means do bring them. 

Irish.
 
On May 29, 2013, at 2:09 PM, Ken Martin <ksmraleigh at comcast.net> wrote:

> Several years ago when we determined the official route too icy we took the upper route and found it quite passable and snow free. 
> 
> Ken & Jenny Martin 
> 
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> From: "CClark" <dr_carolyn at yahoo.com> 
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:54:11 PM 
> Subject: [pct-l] hiker trail vs. pack trail on Goat Rocks 
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> 
> In the Goat Rocks Wilderness, how does the hiker trail over Old Snowy compare to the pack trail through Packwood Glacier? I am looking for the least snowbound or slick route. I don’t mind more miles or elevation gain if I can avoid a snow field. 
> We’re planning to hike this area about August 8, but could postpone to Aug 15 if going one week later might make a significant difference in the amount of snow remaining. Any thoughts on that, from someone who knows the area? 
> 
> Should I bring microspikes? 
> 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Carolyn 
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