C2C in July

[slap67]

Hi I am looking for information on the Skyline trail. I have done the trail several years ago in October and have climbed San Jacinto last year from the Devil's Slide trail. IF I climb, I will start at 1AM. I have experience climbing at night (R2R2R last Nov, Mt. Whitney Main Trail in June,2010). I have been climbing for 34 years. That being said I know its very hot even at 1AM. I plan on carrying 8L of water/gatorade and lots of salty snacks. My thoughts are that I will be at the 4K to 5K foot level by sunrise. I'm guessing I wont need snow/ice flotation or traction. Can evaluate things at the tram station before heading out for the summit. I will be taking the tram down. Again, I know its very hot in July(hottest month) but feel like the risk can be mitigated by climbing early and taking 8L of fluids. I live in MA and have a trip to LA this July. I plan on climbing Baldy, resting a day and then climbing C2C. If this hike is just too dangerous , I will climb San G again. Thank you in advance for your input

[ziplinesd]

Im no expert but it sounds pretty risky to me because, even at 1 am it could be in the mid 90's in july if not Hotter..... you couldn't pay me enough to do C2C in July!

[halhiker]

Hard to say this early. It could be an extremely cool week when you come or an extremely hot one. The average high in July is 108º but it is rarely that average temperature. It's often 116º or more but sometimes it's 98º. We usually have one cooler week each summer month.

Decide when the time comes. My take is that if it's cooler than the average temperature of 108º you'll probably be OK. (Probably). If it's warmer, I'd steer clear.

In extreme temperatures it's not fun and is potentially deadly. I'd look somewhere else and expect to do that and if by some token of luck you come when it's cooler, you probably won't be alone on the trail.

[slap67]

Thanks for the reply. This is a challenging trip because of the ice and snow in winter/spring and the extreme heat in summer. I guess thats what draws us to the mountain in the first place. I wish I had the flexability to hike in the perfect conditions but my job wont allow it. I will have a plan B if the temps are too extreme.

[KathyW]

Is this a joke??????????????

[cynthia23]

No, unfortunately, I don't think it is. But I know just how you feel, KathyW.

[bluerail]

sent you a pm

[recordalley]

Typical July night...best case, 85 degrees at midnight & dry, worst case over 95 + 60% humidity. The heat might not get you, but the humidity will.

[zippetydude]

Hopefully it's a dry heat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GnFGxOWgt8

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[bluerail]

nice pull zip.