Pika,

Thank you for taking the time to write and post your trail journal, it was great. Not only was your journal interesting, I found your experiences and insights valuable. All of my treks in the Sierras have been only one week long and I have never had more than one short afternoon thunder shower during any of those trips. I have no experience with storms or prolonged rain while backpacking. Your experience has caused me to evaluate myself and my rain gear’s suitability for a prolonged rain storm.