[pct-l] salutations-planning
montypct
montypct at gmail.com
Tue Apr 8 14:37:02 CDT 2008
And here's a few more planning tools. They are mostly up to date.
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 the trail.)
mailing labels http://www.pcta.org//planning/before_trip/labels.asp
Pacific Crest Trail Association http://www.pcta.org
Resupply mailing labels from the PCTA
http://www.pcta.org//planning/before_trip/labels.asp
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
Best and instant http://tinyurl.com/2yv3ek
or
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/documents/campfirepermit.pdf
fax to: 530.934.7384
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 (outdated but still helpful) www.amazon.com
out of print and hard to find most recent
Lighten Up by Don Ladigin www.gossamergear.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearSwap
www.fs.fed.us US Forest Service
www.nps.gov National Park Service
www.blm.gov/nhp BLM
www.Backinglight.com four levels of gear lists (may be gone not but tons of
other good stuff there).
www.sixmoondesigns.com tents
www.gossamergear.com sleeping pad, packs (I use these) and more
Bear canister requirements:
South to north PCT food storage regulations and bear box locations Written
by Warner Springs Monty AND a copy of the map below which may not be
current.
http://www.onthetrail.org/Outdoors/PCT/pctlinks.html
Recent (3/22/07) US Forest Service Map of Same and more
http://www.sierrawildbear.gov no longer links to the map
Same info/ other URLs
Sequoia and Kings Canyon
http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/snrm/wildlife/food_storage.htm
Muir and Ansel Wilderness:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/recreation/wilderness/wildregs.shtml
Yosemite: http://www.nps.gov/archive/yose/wilderness/bfoodstorage.htm
Bear Box locations: http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/bear_box.htm
And http://www.climber.org/scripts/BearBoxes.cgi?MAP
Resupply opinions PCTA site
http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/strategy.asp
Resupply options PCTA site
http://www.pcta.org/planning/during_trip/services.asp
US Army water sanitizing study
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil:80/WPD/CompareDevices.aspx
US Forest Service water sanitizing study
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/maps/brochures/giardia_information.html
Warner Springs Monty
Pacific Crest Trail 2650 Miles .....Again.....and Again
Sign my Guestbook
www.trailjournals.com/monty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Donna Saufley" <dsaufley at sprynet.com>
To: "'Brian Nyquist'" <brinyq at gmail.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] salutations
> The Guidebooks are very useful and contain sections on preparation and
> trip
> planning.
>
> This list is an excellent source of information -- every question you
> could
> think of has been addressed, and is in the archives:
> www.mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l
>
> The PCTA's FAQs and info on trail preparation is excellent. PCTA
> membership
> not only supports the trail, but will entitle you to receiving their
> magazine. You can also go to their store to buy the guidebooks:
> www.pcta.org/planning/before.asp
>
> Yogi's PCT Handbook is also outstanding:
> www.pcthandbook.com
>
> Trail Journals is the ultimate resource for finding tales of the
> experience
> of others:
> www.trailjournals.com/journals.cfm?sort=&year=2008&trail=Pacific%20Crest%20T
> rail
>
> PostHoler also has a tremendous amount of information:
> www.postholer.com
>
> For hike preparation and current water conditions in the southern
> sections:
> www.4jeffrey.net/pct/index.htm
>
> There's dozens of other sites for maps, gear, etc., but this is enough to
> get you started and keep you busy for a while.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Brian Nyquist
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 2:00 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] salutations
>
> i just signed up for the "digest". i am planning on hiking the pct in one
> year and am starting to research it through books, blogs and the
> collective
> experiences of those of have done it and those who have failed. i am not
> sure who i am even replying too but i was wondering how i could get
> involved
> and who i could begin to talk to about the logistical aspects of food and
> route planning. thanks.
> -brian
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