[pct-l] Guide books - One Man's Praise

[Jim Keener]

Greetings,

I write in praise of the guide books. We are so very fortunate that  
Schaffer, et al worked so diligently to put together the descriptions  
and data in the three volumes. The trail changes daily, and the books  
can be updated only every so many years, so, with human fallability  
and the immensity of data involved and changes over time, there will  
be some mistakes. But the books are of inestimable value. And written  
so well that they are almost poetry. They are unique treasures for our  
community.

Jim Keener ( J J )
http://oldmanwalking.net


On Jan 25, 2008, at 9:32 AM, JoAnn wrote:

> No matter what people say, the guide books by Jeffrey Schaffer, et.  
> al, should be read. Buy at least one (there are 3 to cover the whole  
> trail) and see all that it offers. The guide books address history,  
> geology, side routes to civilization, camp sites and water; location  
> and hrs.post offices, maps, distances to/from the next significant  
> location, etc., etc. You'll learn more about the trail, it's  
> history, and it's people. A must read if you care to know where you  
> are and the full scope of the trail, not just hiking it (I don't  
> mean to belittle hiking...it's my joy also).
>
> Yogi's "book" is wonderful but is more statistical information. The  
> guide books use to be the holy grail but Yogi has now replaced them  
> due to hers being so light and precise.
>
> Okay, there you have my point of view. Which ever, do you homework  
> and you'll have a grand adventure  :)
>
> are we there yet
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