[pct-l] RE One Timers
Slyatpct at aol.com
Slyatpct at aol.com
Tue Oct 17 14:01:34 CDT 2006
In a message dated 10/17/2006 2:22:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
tooloouk79852 at yahoo.com writes:
but yes sly there are going to be some more PCT trips
in the future for me as well as the triple crown, less
that "guidebook". My amigos tell me the AT is doable
with the most excellent guide put out by wingnut?
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I think Wingfoot's is the original Book of Lies. It's practically
impossible to have the latest trail and town in a printed book. The AT changes yearly
with relos and businesses also change. You'd be better off with the ALDHA
Companion. For planning purposes, you can view it online...
_http://www.aldha.org/comp_pdf.htm_ (http://www.aldha.org/comp_pdf.htm)
What gets me is long distance hikers that apparently need their hand held
with every step. You can't get a primerib dinner in Skykomish? Eat an omelet
or two and be happy the restaurant hasn't closed. Took a wrong turn because
the guidebook was wrong or misread? Retrace your steps and be greatly
thankful for your time out there.
If you plan on hiking the CDT, you can spend hours on hours planning your
resupply. It really isn't rocket science, but it is nice when someone takes
the time to put it all together in an easy to read format. You think the PCT
guides/maps are outdated and had inconsistencies? CDT is a fly by the seat of
your pants trail. You need to go with the flow, not against people that are
trying to help.
Sly
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