Aug 1 PCT SoBo Start -- Snow??

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WaterFall
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Aug 1 PCT SoBo Start -- Snow??

Post by WaterFall » Tue May 12, 2015 5:27 pm

So I'm considering a fast (sub 90 day) 2016 PCT SoBo starting on Aug 1.
Where can I start educating / gathering information / etc about snow that is likely to be on the ground at that time?
I suppose a trip up north for a couple days **this** year might be the best teacher....
But any other advice and recommendations would be welcome. Thank you all in advance.

-- WaterFall

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Re: Aug 1 PCT SoBo Start -- Snow??

Post by FrancisTapon » Wed May 20, 2015 12:30 pm

Waterfall,

The best place to check snowlevels is http://postholer.com

However, when you're starting anytime after mid-July, you really don't need to worry about snow-levels.
Although snow may remain on the ground, it's minimal.

Good luck and tell me how it goes! :clap:
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