[pct-l] Geekdom: Links for trail

[Jim Keener ( J J )]

As usual, Mr. Mile, you go above and beyond. My humble - and I'm the humblest man I know - gratitude, sir.

What about games?  ; = )

Walk well,
Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Feb 10, 2010, at 9:16 AM, Halfmile wrote:

> JJ,
> I would start with my free PCT maps from www.pctmap.net. I use Felaur
> pdf reader [$2.99] to view the maps on my iPhone. With this app you
> can download and save all my .pdf's directly into your iphone from
> http://www.pctmap.net/iphone/ (best to download with a WiFi
> connection). I always carry paper maps on the trial, but this gives
> access to maps for sections of the trail you many not be carrying or
> my maps as a backup if you are using different PCT maps for your hike.
> You can also purchase the Wilderness Press databook as a pdf from
> ecobrain.com and have it in your iPhone.
> http://www.ecobrain.com/product_info.php?it=1&products_id=2093
> 
> Check out the link on pctmap.net to a Google Doc called the PCT Phone
> Book. It has useful phone numbers and other information about various
> PCT related locations. I will be adding more numbers in the next few
> weeks. If anyone notices errors, missing numbers, etc. please let me
> know. You can also view the doc here:
> http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pS0jvh_AtcfvkdaOkMASzIg&output=html
> 
> My favorite GPS app is Basic GPS [99 cents] used with UTM grids on
> paper maps. It supports NAD27 maps datums with a $2.99 add-on. Most of
> the other iPhone GPS apps are battery-draining eye candy not suitable
> for long trails without cell reception.
> 
> Google Earth [free] can be fun and occasionally useful.
> 
> Google Latitude [free] looks to have potential for keeping track of
> your hiker friends.
> 
> Yelp app [free] good for finding reviews of nearby restaurants in larger towns.
> 
> USPS Mobile app [free] locate the post office, look up zip codes, and
> track your priority mail packages.
> 
> UPS Mobile app [free] track your UPS packages.
> 
> Facebook app [free] if you are into that sort of thing.
> 
> Accuweather app [free] weather forecasts, and pretty good weather radar.
> 
> i.wund.com site, weather forecasts, pretty good weather radar, with
> access to "personal weather stations" so you are more likely to find
> current weather conditions near the PCT.
> 
> www.forecastadvisor.com rates the accuracy of various weather forecasts.
> 
> Maybe some of the news apps from NYTimes, LATimes, USA Today, NPR, etc.
> 
> I am sure the iPhone has some photo apps to consider, but I have not
> used many of these yet.
> 
> -Halfmile
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 7:39 PM, Jim Keener ( J J )
> <pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com> wrote:
>> Greetings,
>> 
>> I search for links to put on the iPhone for on-trail use: ice cream vendors in Big Bear - that kind of thing. And even the more mundane.
>> 
>> Walk well,
>> Jim Keener ( J J )
>