Hello,
I’m thinking about doing the PCT next year, NOBO. The creek crossings in the Sierra scare me, as that seems to be the most common cause of death. I’ve read two conflicting accounts about when to enter the Sierra: early or around June 1 assuming a “typical” year (yes, I know that varies dramatically from year-to-year). One thing that I read was that the “melt” typically peaks in mid-May, and the rivers are raging and it’s super dangerous, but this dies does around June. I’ve also read that May is the best because the snow bridges are intact, if you don’t mind trudging through a lot of snow.
What does May really look like? Is it a giant slushfesh with super unstable snow conditions? Or is it super consolidated Sierra cement?
Or maybe I should just go SOBO. I understand the conditions in the PNW a bit better.
