February 2011 NW PA Hang

**Joey** · 01-24-2011, 19:07

I work 4 - Mid the 18th. I'll get off work and drive up, then catch up with ya'll in the morning. I'm a strong hiker, and will be very much looking forward to this!

I'm IN!

**Can't Wait** · 01-24-2011, 20:29

Ok Joe looks good buddy looking forward to meeting you. You saw the directions I posted as well as gps coordinates ?

**Joey** · 01-24-2011, 21:33

I've got the directions and map printed! Easy enough!

**thegreatjesse** · 01-24-2011, 21:54

it's still a bit early for me to commit, with classes and work swallowing my soul, but I plan to hit the trail and hopefully try out some new gear. If I do make it, I'll likely be bringing my hiking partner (who secretly lurks on this forum).

**Can't Wait** · 01-24-2011, 23:33

Thats fine Jesse. I got family just down the road from you in Knox.

**Heber** · 01-25-2011, 10:43

I realize that the hang is still a few weeks away and so a lot could happen between now and then in terms of snow but I'm wondering what kind of depth of snow we should be expecting. I don't own snowshoes and I'm wondering if I'll need them. If there's just 8 to 10 inches then I think I'll be fine with just my boots. But if there's 2 feet of fluffy stuff on the ground then that's another story and perhaps I ought to get to my local gear shop.

**Can't Wait** · 01-25-2011, 11:37

Originally Posted by Heber

I realize that the hang is still a few weeks away and so a lot could happen between now and then in terms of snow but I'm wondering what kind of depth of snow we should be expecting. I don't own snowshoes and I'm wondering if I'll need them. If there's just 8 to 10 inches then I think I'll be fine with just my boots. But if there's 2 feet of fluffy stuff on the ground then that's another story and perhaps I ought to get to my local gear shop.

Just looked at the snow depth map and the area is around 8 " currently if I read the map right. Your a college student and know things are tight you can follow us breaking trail with shoes and sleds as well as anyone else that don't own shoes.

**Heber** · 01-25-2011, 12:30

Originally Posted by medicjimr

Just looked at the snow depth map and the area is around 8 " currently if I read the map right. Your a college student and know things are tight you can follow us breaking trail with shoes and sleds as well as anyone else that don't own shoes.

I'm flattered that you think I'm still a student! If my picture were blown up a bit more you'd see all the grey hairs. I'm actually a professor.

**Can't Wait** · 01-25-2011, 12:47

Originally Posted by Heber

I'm flattered that you think I'm still a student! If my picture were blown up a bit more you'd see all the grey hairs. I'm actually a professor.

LOL I thought you said you go to Penn State as a student

**Hobbit** · 01-25-2011, 12:56

A good way to find out what is going on with snow fall depth is to use the "Winter Report" for the state park system. The DCNR web site has this information as well as ice thickness for those who like to ice fish on the lakes nearby.

Two state parks near the Quehanna area are the Parker Dam to the west and Sinnemahoning to the north.

Todays report for snow fall is:

Parker Dam 5"
Sinnemahoning 8-10"

Cherry Springs - just down the road from me and at a higher elevation is at a measly 11 inches.

Normally this time of year Cherry Springs would be about 2 feet and on into Feb crowding 3. The hogback ridge that route 44 runs on is above 2200 - 2500 feet which is nothing but a foot hill to some but around here its the top of the world. Lets just say, if I hadn't bought a new pair of snow shoes it would be at least 3 feet deep.