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Originally Posted by amatlis
Yes in Winter. I have from Dec 12 - Jan 12 before I ship. I live in Arlington, VA, so I could always start here and head south. I like your suggestion on touring the battlefields. I just started reading Newt Gingrich's book "Gettysburg: A novel of the Civil War". If it snows, though, it might be a little tricky. That's why I originally thought about the Southwest. Then again, we haven't had much snow up here in recent Winters...
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There has already been snow @ Wintergreen.
You might want to check in with the National Park Service. Though you plan to hike south, the altitude along your route may become problematic. Let folks know where you are going and check in frequently.
In the 80's I hiked, with others, in Sequoia National Forest, and Mineral King. Got surprised by a huge early September snowfall of 36" in Mineral King, drifts in excess of 6'. Hardest part was identifying and breaking trail. One member of our party had little cold weather gear and we spent a lot of time tending to that hiker.
Plan well, equip for anything. Best of luck!
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