[pct-l] Death on the PCT / John Joseph Donovan

[Don Billings]

I agree Steve. I believe in redundancy of safety systems and keeping an eye on maps.

But there are times when Half Mile's way points would take you / keep you closer to the trail whereas a compass is most effective as the 'way the crow flies.'




----- Original Message ----
From: Steve McAllister <brooklynkayak at gmail.com>
To: Pacific Crest Trail List <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 3:48:31 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Death on the PCT / John Joseph Donovan

GPS or not? Either way refer to your compass and topo maps regularly.
Don't even think about relying on a GPS as your only guide.



On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 7:08 PM, Don Billings <dbillings803 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Share away, Half Mile !!!
>
> I want to know all you have to offer !!! I'm not even sure which model gps is most recommended right now and if it would work with your points.
>
> Or, if the info is too long for the post, email me directly.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Halfmile <halfmile at pctmap.net>
> To: Don Billings <dbillings803 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 4:04:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Death on the PCT / John Joseph Donovan
>
> This is the only article I know about.
>
> GPS waypoints are helpful, especially in the snow. Everyone I know who
> has tied my half mile waypoints, really liked using them. It's not
> that difficult although you do need to know how the GPS works. I would
> be happy to share what I have learned with anyone who is interested.
>
> -Halfmile
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Don Billings <dbillings803 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Thanks Half Mile,
>>
>> That was the BP magazine article that I found. But there was supposed to be second article. Did you find that, too? Or was the other one the first article with less information?
>>
>> With your waypoints, I can't see this happening to anyone again so long as they carry a GPS and know how to use it.
>>
>>
>
>
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