Studlintsean
09-09-2013, 12:17
I have a 5 day trip coming up in mid October for this section and have a few questions I am hoping others with experience in this area/ this time of year might be able to help with.
1). Weather: I am from Virginia and know a lot can change with the weather between now and then but have very limited experience at the 4,000 ft altitude I will be seeing. I have read trail journals and seen as warm as 70s and as cold as 30. As of now, I am planning on bringing a 20 deg WM bag (also own a 40 deg montbell). On average, does this seem appropriate? I will keep an eye on sophiakowns.com as we get closer.
2). Water: Again, I know a lot can happen with the water between now and then depending on weather temp, moisture, etc but in general, should I be fine with only aqua mira drops? I also own a Katadyn Hiker pro filter and would like to leave this at home (Note: I would only bring 1 or the other) but with dry springs I find it easier to dig a bit and filter than to dip a bandana or cup and pour into a bottle. Can anyone report on water in this area lately/ in the October time frame?
Any other information I should know about this section?
Thanks in advance
Studlintsean
1). Weather: I am from Virginia and know a lot can change with the weather between now and then but have very limited experience at the 4,000 ft altitude I will be seeing. I have read trail journals and seen as warm as 70s and as cold as 30. As of now, I am planning on bringing a 20 deg WM bag (also own a 40 deg montbell). On average, does this seem appropriate? I will keep an eye on sophiakowns.com as we get closer.
2). Water: Again, I know a lot can happen with the water between now and then depending on weather temp, moisture, etc but in general, should I be fine with only aqua mira drops? I also own a Katadyn Hiker pro filter and would like to leave this at home (Note: I would only bring 1 or the other) but with dry springs I find it easier to dig a bit and filter than to dip a bandana or cup and pour into a bottle. Can anyone report on water in this area lately/ in the October time frame?
Any other information I should know about this section?
Thanks in advance
Studlintsean