[pct-l] Online PCT Resources

[Jon Danniken]

Don't forget the postholer site:
http://postholer.com/

Jon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Monty Tam" <metam01 at earthlink.net>
To: <aharvey at organicmechanic.org>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Online PCT Resources


> Hi Adam
> This list is not complete but it's a good start.
>
> Warner Springs Monty
>
> Trip Planning Information
> Monty Tam  (Warner Springs Monty)  metam01 at earthlink.net
>
> Water Reports   http://4jeffrey.com
>      Where to find water from Mexico to the Sierras
>
> Craig's PCT Planner  http://www.pctplanner.com
> ".  Choosing resupply locations
> .  Determining how many days of food are needed between resupply points
> .  Projecting arrival dates at each resupply location
> .  Adjusting your hiking time based on terrain
> .  Gathering addresses of each post office that you will be using"
>
> PCT List  http://mailman.hack.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>      "This list is for discussion of all things related to the PCT,
> planning for thru-hikes or section-hikes, trail-threats, trail
maintenance,
> horse riding, llama packing, anything having to do with the PCT."
>
> Kick Off  http://pct77.org/adz/
>      An event put on by an organization whose sole purpose is to help
> hikers. for free
>      End of April on the trail 20 miles north of the border.
>      Includes presentations on up to date water reports, trail conditions
> and many other topics .
>      *It is highly suggested to start your hike before or after the date
of
> this event so as not to negatively impact the trail, trail towns and trail
> angels in Southern California.  (Check the ADZPCTKO (Kick Off) site and
the
> PCT-List for ways to travel to and from the event from your location on
the
> trail.)
>
> mailing labels http://www.pcta.org//planning/before_trip/labels.asp
>
> Pacific Crest Trail Association http://www.pcta.org
> Tons of info and help including email addresses to nice people with
advise.
> They can set you up with a mentor.
>
> free detailed maps of Section A and some B http://hikertrash.net/
>
> fire permit http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/documents/campfirepermit.pdf
>
> Thru-hiker hiking permit form
> http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/permits/thru_permit_form.html
> This permit covers hiking any section of the PCT.  It requires that the
> holder be hiking at least 500 miles.
> Thru-hiker permit info
> http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/permits/general.asp
>
> REI 1.800.426.4840  Order emergency gear from the trail by phone.
>
> BOOKS
> Pacific Crest Trail Guide Book    www.amazon.com
> (Three books:  Southern California, Northern California,
Oregon/Washington)
>
> Pacific Crest Trail Data Book    www.amazon.com
>
> Tom Harrison Map-Pack of the John Muir Trail http://www.rei.com
>
> Yogi's guide http://www.pcthandbook.com
>
> Pacific Crest Trail Town Book (very outdated but still helpful)
> www.amazon.com
>
> Lighten Up   by Don Ladigin www.gossamergear.com
>
> Lightweight gear, gear lists and written articles:
> www.gossamergear.com
> www.backpackinglight.com
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: <aharvey at organicmechanic.org>
> > To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > Date: 10/16/2006 10:13:58 AM
> > Subject: [pct-l] Online PCT Resources
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > My girlfriend and I are planning a thru-hike and are in the
> > information gathering stages. I've started collecting and organizing
> > links to information that will be useful in planning our hike.
> >
> > What I have so far can be found here:
> >
> >
>
http://www.organicmechanic.org/pacific-crest-trail-guide/pacific-crest-trail
> -links/
> >
> > Anyway, I'd like to poll the listserv for links to specific sites,
> > journal posts, gear-shops, photo sets, or any other hoo-ha that y'all
> > think would be particularly useful to us. Even if to direct our
> > attention to a specific part of a site that you've found particularly
> > pertinent. I hope that my exhaustive, OC documenting will be helpful
> > to other hikers of the PCT. Thanks for reading this email!
> >
> > peace
> > Adam Harvey
> >
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