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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"How's Your Trail"? Hey gang next
year I plan to hike from Kennedy Meadows, climb Mt.Whitney and continue north
for approximately 500 miles. My longest hike yet. I was wondering what time of
year would be best to avoid skeeters and snow and any bad stuff? I'm
looking at some time after the middle of July but not sure when. Any
advise would help. Thanks to all for any info. trying to be
prepared Ground Pounder Bill "Semper
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