[pct-l] Trip information

[AsABat]

Like he said. The topo maps in the guidebook are good enough, although if
you are leaving the PCT on a side trail it might not be on the guidebook
maps. The guidebook also shows waterways and I discusses weather, water,
etc.

AsABat

On Tue, June 19, 2007 10:11 pm, Junaid Dawud wrote:
> Aloha Kansas Ed,
>
>
> So the climb north from Sonora pass to the ridge is
> pretty easy to follow.  After you cross the ridge
> line, the 5 mile decent has a few places where its
> easy to lose the trail.  As long as you follow the
> valley and stream down, it shouldn't be a problem.
> DEFINITELY bring a good topo map compass, even though
> you might never have to use it.  Bring rain gair,
> after all it is the Sierra.  water availability should
> not be a problem (I seem to remember carrying no more
> than 1 liter through that section).
>
> When I hiked through there last year, I passed a large
> group of young girl scouts, so I'm sure you guys can
> handle it.  Other than that as I recall the trail was
> easy to follow and quite pretty, lots of cool volcanic
> features.
>
> Have fun!!
>
> ---------Speshul41
>
> --- Bulk Mail <jmail at afo.net> wrote:
>
>> My family and  I are planning a backpacking trip
>> thought a portion of
>> the PCT. My son (14) and I have limited backpacking
>> experience. My
>> wife and two daughters (16 & 8) have backpacked with
>> us once. Most of
>> our experience has been in Kansas. We are planning
>> on  starting at
>> Sonora Pass and going to Markleeville because it is
>> near Stockton
>> where we will be staying and it seems mostly
>> downhill. We plan on
>> taking 3 days and two nights. Is the trail well
>> marked? Should I
>> bring topographical maps? Will it require any
>> orienteering? What are
>> the likely weather patters in July? Is water
>> available? (we have a
>> Katadyn combi for water filtration) Are there any
>> considerations that
>> a Kansan might overlook? I appreciate any advice you
>> can offer.
>>
>> Kansas Ed
>> jmail at afo.net
>>
>>
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