I've mentioned that I wanted to hike the CDT over a 2 year period, hiking approximately 50% each year. Mags and other feedback I've received have suggested starting at GNP in mid-July and ending in Rawlins, WY.
I'd like to set a hard date now that I can plan around and from the reading I've done thus far snow can still be an issue in mid-July.
How does August 1st sound? I know from hiking the PCT that even a short time like 2 weeks can make a huge difference in snow levels.
I want to avoid planning around a date in mid-July and then having to change it at the last minute. I'd rather just plan to start a bit later from the beginning.