Roni (from Israel) wandered into the Elk Creek Campground 6-3-04 leaving the CDT because of snow pack just north of the Cumbres Pass in southern CO near the NM border. He had to go downstream (Elk Creek) approx. 20 miles to avoid the snow. I suggested he take Forest Road 250 to Stunner Pass. He wanted me to post this info so other hikers on the CDT could avoid the agony he went through.
Chuck