[pct-l] PCT ATLAS, GUIDEBOOKS, YOGI'S BOOK, and DATA BOOK...

[Phil Baily]

My experience with the data book is that it is accurate (and in agreement 
with the guidebooks), and I have walked just over half of the trail. 
However, there are points up and down between the points in the data book. 
If I also have a topo map with me, I can see all the ups and downs and have 
a better idea what kind of hills I should look forward to.

I hope this clarifies the situation for new PCT hikers,

Pieces


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Len Glassner" <len5742 at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCT ATLAS, GUIDEBOOKS, YOGI'S BOOK, and DATA BOOK...


> First-time users of the data book (AKA 'The Book of Lies') should be
> aware that the elevation change indications between data points are
> often misleading. Many significant climbs and descents are not
> reflected.
>
> On 12/17/08, joseph kisner <lostonthecrest at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
> < The databook is a must if you use the guidebooks!
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