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Posted - 07/03/2006 : 02:52 AM
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Hi
I was planing to hike the Chilkoot trail this year. The problem is, that I can't be there before September. Does anybody know if this is still advisable in the second week of September or are the weather conditions usually to bad?
cheers
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delta, bc
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Posted - 07/03/2006 : 4:12 PM
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| It's a roll of the dice - you may luck out and have fine weather. Alpine will be pretty cold at night [expect below freezing] and crossing over pass in cold and wet weather can be hazardous. Probably no parks people around, so if you get in trouble it can be really deep do-do. No more train running so you will have to hike out. |
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 Big pack hiker who sleeps with bears in tent and falls on slippery logs
Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 07/04/2006 : 12:32 AM
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| As haidabear points out - it can be pretty dicey. I've been to Skagway in July and seen it sunshine, rain, and hail all within a few hours. When we went over the summit in late July, we had grand weather. Our friends only 2 days ahead had a hell of a time - was alot colder and weather wasn't cooperating. They ended up having to help some hikers who weren't well prepared and were borderline hypothermic. My comment would be that if you do go up that way, be prepared to abort your trip if the weather looks iffy. |
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White Rock, BC
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Posted - 07/07/2006 : 08:09 AM
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There are 5 of us heading up the first week in August. 2 are experienced, I have the WCT and part of the Stein under my belt, but lots of hiking, and two are novice backpackers. We're doing lots of training and I've read lots of trip reports and some books, does anyone have any life saving tip that I just have to know!?
Thanks - Linda |
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Big pack hiker who sleeps with bears in tent and falls on slippery logs
Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 07/07/2006 : 09:33 AM
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The hike isn't that bad. I'd say the longest day is going over the pass. It actually is a real enjoyable hike. My advice would be to not rush and take it all in. There's a ton of history along the trail.
In terms of life saving tips, make sure you have suitable clothing. Even if it looks real sunny at the start, by the time you hit the pass it can be cold and raining/hailing. You're pretty exposed in that section so warm clothing and rain protection are a good idea. |
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 opinionated-stove huggin'-fleece wearin'-arse burnin' hill virgin
Here
Canada
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Posted - 07/07/2006 : 09:57 AM
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If I can do it, anyone can. As others have said, it's not a race so slow down and enjoy the hike. Every once in a while, I'd stop and think to myself "Wow, I'm actually travelling the same route as the gold rush miners over a century ago!" Pack like you would for any mountain trip. If there is one thing I would have done diffrently, it would have been to take better food, especially for the first easy flat day.
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Chilkoot trail in September?
