Winter-worthy? For all pacific coast PCT hopefuls who want to see if they’re ready for camping and travel in the “snow-dimension,” this weekend’s event would be a good time to test your “systems” of gear, clothing, vehicle chains, shoveling, and savvy in being tent-bound in a safe place! A 2-foot snow dump in the Lake Tahoe end of the Sierra Nevada is a “normal” amount of winter precipitation. I’ve routinely camped in 4-5-foot weekend events over the last 50 years. This next incoming storm may be a 4-footer at 8,000 feet, but who knows. If you choose to accept this mission, you must have: - durable 4-season tent - strong vehicle chains - reliable camp shovel - insulated mattress - decent, 15-below sleeping bag - two pair of rugged gloves - extra food and fuel - the ability to be internally and externally circumspect to changing conditions - a thrill for the challenge and - patience! (fb)

Winter-worthy? For all pacific coast PCT hopefuls who want to see if they’re ready for camping and travel in the “snow-dimension,” this weekend’s event would be a good time to test your “systems” of gear, clothing, vehicle chains, shoveling, and savvy in being tent-bound in a safe place! A 2-foot snow dump in the Lake Tahoe end of the Sierra Nevada is a “normal” amount of winter precipitation. I’ve routinely camped in 4-5-foot weekend events over the last 50 years. This next incoming storm may be a 4-footer at 8,000 feet, but who knows. If you choose to accept this mission, you must have: - durable 4-season tent - strong vehicle chains - reliable camp shovel - insulated mattress - decent, 15-below sleeping bag - two pair of rugged gloves - extra food and fuel - the ability to be internally and externally circumspect to changing conditions - a thrill for the challenge and - patience! (fb)