Oregon: North Crater to Odell Lake – starting June 28
I recently completed this section – taking the Oregon Skyline Trail alternative at Windigo Pass. Very few mosquitos in most places and only 2 patches of snow on the trail (gone by now, I’m sure)....
View ArticleKendall Katwalk
Hiked from Snoqualmie entrance to the Kendal Katwalk, trail is in good condition (mostly packed snow or ice) except for about 20 blow downs, they are passable but a lot of work.... The post Kendall...
View ArticleChinquipin Ridge snow
Be Advised: Snow conditions still exist on the re-route section from Tahquitz peak summit across Chinquipin Ridge. It is a little deceiving right now because snow is holding on that aspect but not...
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Deep snow starts .5 miles from the CA line (1689.5) and continues for 4 miles, sometimes on steep hillsides. It is then patchy (everything from clear to deep and in between) until past Mt. Ashland...
View ArticleBucks Lake to Middle Fork Feather River bridge
Did an overnight trip to the PCT bridge on the Middle Feather River, 5/11 – 5/12. Trail Condition: Starting at Big Creek Rd the first few miles to Lookout Rock have moderate amounts of snow and a...
View Articlesnow with no sight of the trail
snow from I 80 at donner pass to half way to serria city then again at or about the 7000 foot level could not find the trail going to start again at the Oregon border on just 13 th .... The post snow...
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Dangerous conditions north of Sonora Pass
Dangerous Trail Conditions: I’m a triple crown trail hiker (trail name Starman) and have been long distance hiking for nearly 20 years. I have never seen conditions more dangerous than what I’m...
View ArticleOregon Section D –
Recently did a section of PCT from Oregon Section D to E. June 10-20, 2016 From Miller Lake (Mile 1863) to Windigo Pass (1876) and then we followed the old Oregon Skyline Trail up until it connects...
View ArticleTrail update
Eagle Creek Trail is fine. Tish Creek Bridge is out on this PCT alternate but it is an easy 2 rock hop across, very low water. Much snow from 5500′ south of Ramona Falls to Timberline Lodge…have a good...
View ArticleSection J Stevens to Park Lakes
The summer is coming very late this year and both natural conditions and trail maintenance are not yet to where they would be for a July hike. Several pieces of the trail have significant amounts of...
View ArticleEarly season snow has now covered section D
Recent storms have dropped significant early snow on this section. Snow line seems to be ~5300ft, so most of this section is now under snow. Some patches are only ankle deep, but a few days ago it was...
View ArticleApril 1 Backpacker Alert–SPRING THREATS ON FULL DISPLAY
SPRING THREATS ON FULL DISPLAY April 1, 2017 The most important topic of this date is the massive snowpack on the Sierra Crest and the extreme danger it poses to PCT hikers. The dangers of High...
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California section L conditions May 17th – May 22
As a section hiker I had completed 702 to 1157 last year 2016 and planned to restart again at 1157 in 2017. Due to the heavy winter I had purchased snow gear and practiced weekly in the 1157 to 1160...
View ArticleSnow South of Etna Summit
June 19, ran into significant snow at about mile 1595 heading south. I am an experienced backpacker, but considered this dangerous even with micro spikes and ice ax. Informed by locals of similar...
View Articlesnow pack too deep to find trail – Deschutes National Forest
As of last week, the initial PCT section of the Diamond Peak Loop (after cutting over from Yoran Lake) was covered in at least 6-10 feet of snow and we had to turn back before even reaching our first...
View ArticleHazardous snow conditions on Crater Lake’s rim
As of mid-July, Crater Lake NP staff is asking PCT hikers to avoid walking the Rim trail due to hazardous snow conditions and road construction on the West Rim Drive. PCT hikers are being asked to stay...
View ArticleI 80 to Lasier Horse Camp cutoff
On July 22, I traveled the 25 miles on my horse. I encountered snow which at times completely obscured the trail. All snow was passable with my horse. GPS was helpful. There were 68 blow downs in this...
View ArticleKendall Katwalk – Oct 21, 2017
12 inches of snow just above the meadows, about 24 inches of snow up on the Katwalk, with drifted areas having 3 to four feet. Trail was clear of downed trees.... The post Kendall Katwalk – Oct 21,...
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