[pct-l] Late JMT start?

[hshires at jps.net (henry shires)]

Hi Saskia,

It would be an extremely unusual year to have any significant snow in
September.  Most years are no problem until at least mid-October.  September
is a great time to go because there are no bugs, very few people, and the
late afternoon light is really spectacular.  Nights will be cold but the
days will be warm and the weather should be perfect.

If/when you you make plans, be sure to let me know so I can arrange to send
you off with a new tent.

Thanks.

Henry


> Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 00:11:59 +0200
> From: Saskia <saskia.home@xs4all.nl>
> Subject: [pct-l] Late JMT start?
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> Hi everyone,
> 
> I just heard from my hiking partner (and love of my life) that he is
> thinking about accepting work that would mean that he would have to work
> June, July and August. He says he is determined to hike the JMT this year,
> and I hope he means it. But he would prefer to "have his cake and eat it
> too"... So I am wondering what your thoughts are about hiking the JMT in
> September? Would it still be possible or would snows start to fall by then?
> 
> Thanks for giving me your opinion.
> 
> Saskia
>