Cutthroat Pass via PCT Report
08:45
Got to the trailhead area and parked on the side of highway 20, the only people who got spots in the main lot were ones that camped there.
09:45
My group and I left and it was a very nice hike. It's mainly covered by trees, and I was warm enough with fleece leggings, fleece pants, and a beanie. When we got to the larches the snow that was dusty, was very packed and I regret not bring hiking poles, or maybe spikes to put on. But by the time we went back down most of the snow was slush and muddy puddles.
We made it to the pass at 12:30, and stayed there for 45 minutes. The other hikers were very nice and we say about 5 groups pitch tents along the way up. It was very crowded, but I expect nothing less for larch madness.
I even brought my backpacking stove to make a warm drink.
We made it back down to the TH at 15:30, which I was impressed with as I was leading a large group. The snow had mostly melted, and it was a nice trek back down.
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