[pct-l] Trip information

[Junaid Dawud]

Aloha Ed,

yeah matts comment on the water filter is quite true. 
The clarity of the water in this section was quite
good.  Some I seem to recall not even filtering.  Aqua
Mira might make a more time and weight efficient
option, and you could bring a coffee filter to get rid
of any possible floaters.

----------Speshul 41


--- matt maxon <matt at mattmaxon.com> wrote:

> Ed
> In addition to the Guide Book maps, I'd have Forest
> Service Visitors 
> Map, or some other  wide area  general map.
> 
> http://plicmapcenter.org/CA/
> 
> Toiyabe
> Eldorado
> Stanislaus
> 
> I find these useful to help locate distant landmarks
> and get a feel for 
> the lay of the land. The also are helpful in
> locating your self if you 
> some how get off the trail , or need to get off  the
>  trail for some reason.
> 
> If you have a GPS I can provide waypoints for the
> PCT in this area.
> 
> Another book many use is the PCT DATABOOK. I have
> been told some use it 
> exclusively, I wouldn't. I do have one and use it.
> 
> I don't think going into the mountains without a map
> and compass is  
> wise. It certainly is a matter of choice, but since
> you are responsible 
> for these youngsters my recommendation would be to
> bring it and show 
> them how to use it.
> 
> Also navigating in the mountains is not a "sight and
> go" kind of thing, 
> nor is the strategy  of following a canyon to
> civilization , descending 
> a canyon without knowing what's there could be a
> grave mistake. You must 
> know what lays in your path and how to get around it
> safely.
> 
> IMO the Katadyn Combi alone isn't big enough for 4
> people, you might 
> want to try using it to filter the water you'll need
> each day with it 
> before you commit  to doing it.
> 
> I have a MSR sweetwater which I find ok for 1 person
> but 4 would be a drag
> 
> The Katadyn Base Camp, would be a good supplement 
> to the combi  as it 
> requires no pumping. Just a thought...  pumping 12 -
> 16  liters  daily  
> with the combi will be a chore. The Base Camp puts
> gravity to work for you
> 
>
http://www.katadyn.us/brands-products/katadyn/katadyn-filters-and-purifiers/backcountry-series/katadyn-base-camp.html
> 
> Trail90
> "So many canyons... So little time"
> 
> 
> Bulk Mail 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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