[pct-l] Trail Angels Near Ridgecrest
Justin
smilingjustin at gmail.com
Sat May 29 09:44:46 CDT 2010
We are hiking NOBO and wondering if any trail angels near Ridgecrest
might be willing to give 2 fairly clean hikers a ride to a sports
store on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning, June 2 or 3, from
Walker Pass. Thank you so much.
Justin & Melissa
Inspireout.com
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> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Which GPS should I buy? (Jim Cribari)
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> I am also looking to buy another GPS so I am finding these posts to
> be very helpful. For sure do not buy a DeLorme Earthmate. It was a
> huge waste of money. You have to carry an extra set of batteries.
> It is large and bulky and I found that it is unreliable in colder
> temperatures. I found the maps to very unfriendly and not
> compatible with other mapping software (such as Google Earth)
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> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 15:20:48 -0700
> From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com
> <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Oregon PCT
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> The Mazama store is pretty close to the trail. You might ask if they
> accept packages. They did have a hiker box. They also had a pretty
> well-stocked store. You could probably make do if you wanted to skip
> sending something entirely.
>
> I sent to the Post Office and was able to get a ride pretty easily.
> In fact, I ended up riding up to the rim afterwards and then hiking
> down from the rim for a nice nero, then hitching back up to the rim
> to continue.
> Diane
> On May 26, 2010, at 3:03 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
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>> It's been awhile since I posted anything. But here I am again,
>> this time with a question. I am planning to hike a long section
>> from the Quincy-LaPorte Road south of Belden north to the Columbia
>> Gorge. In Oregon, I will have no support (unless something changes
>> from the present plans) and I am not sure of where to send a box
>> around Crater Lake. Is there anyplace I can send a box to avoid
>> having to go down to the post office in Crater Lake? What do
>> people usually do around that area for resupply? Actually I intend
>> to resupply at Ashland, and then after that, I am not sure where I
>> could send boxes until I get to Sisters. Any suggestions? Thanks!
>>
>>
>>
>> Blue Butterfly
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> Books I've written:
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> ~ Santa Barbara Hikes
> http://stores.lulu.com/dianesoini
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:06:25 -0700
> From: "Eric Lee" <saintgimp at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Oregon PCT
> To: "'Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com'"
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> Diane wrote:
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> I sent to the Post Office and was able to get a ride pretty easily.
> In fact, I ended up riding up to the rim afterwards and then hiking
> down
> from the rim for a nice nero, then hitching back up to the rim to
> continue.
>>
>
> Be aware that hitchhiking in the park is actually illegal and in
> years past
> the rangers have been fairly aggressive about enforcing that, for
> whatever
> reason. Your mileage may vary.
>
> Eric
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:07:40 -0700
> From: Molly Barth <mafbarth at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Which GPS should I buy?
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Hi there --
> I've been recently researching all the possible gps devices to buy
> for my
> 2011 thru-hike. Quickly, I was in over my head in techno-gargin.
>
>> From what I understand, there some gps devices have pre-loaded maps
>> or
> include map software, while you must purchase map software
> separately for
> other devices. If I am to use Halfmile's waypoints, do I need to
> load maps
> as well? (see I'm totally lost...). What is the best affordable
> gps device
> for the trip?
>
> Thanks for you help!
>
> -- Molly
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:52:05 -0700
> From: Bill Burge <bill at burge.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Which GPS should I buy?
> To: Molly Barth <mafbarth at gmail.com>
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> It's a big question - and wait - there's MORE!
>
> Questions, that is:
>
> How do you see yourself using a GPS?
> Stare at it feverishly as you walk down it's inscribed PCT line?
> Check it every so often to compare to a paper map?
> Somewhere in between?
> Just to find campsite waypoints or water report markers?
> Just want the coordinates to find on a paper map?
>
> What would you do if you didn't have a GPS?
> Stand like a statue until someone came along?
> Refer to your paper map and compass?
> Refer to your paper map?
>
> So, <in my best Freud impression> tell me more.... ;-)
>
> BillB
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>
> On May 26, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Molly Barth wrote:
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>> Hi there --
>> I've been recently researching all the possible gps devices to buy
>> for my
>> 2011 thru-hike. Quickly, I was in over my head in techno-gargin.
>>
>>> From what I understand, there some gps devices have pre-loaded
>>> maps or
>> include map software, while you must purchase map software
>> separately for
>> other devices. If I am to use Halfmile's waypoints, do I need to
>> load maps
>> as well? (see I'm totally lost...). What is the best affordable
>> gps device
>> for the trip?
>>
>> Thanks for you help!
>>
>> -- Molly
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> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:53:04 -0700
> From: Melanie Clarke <melaniekclarke at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Which GPS should I buy?
> To: Molly Barth <mafbarth at gmail.com>
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> Dear Molly,
>
> *Halfmile posted this on 5/20* and I found it very useful. I ended
> up with
> the 60CSx mostly because it was on sale at REI Anniversary Sale for
> $199.99
> The Dakota 20 is also on sale but it comes with a bundled 100K topo
> and sold
> for $300. The other varieties were not on sale but they have
> features (ie.
> light weight) that made me wish I could convince myself to "pass up
> a sale
> item" and pay full price. Amazon.com sells these GPS systems at a
> discount
> price. Good Luck! I'm just getting to know my 60CSx right now.
> I'm old so
> I'm "catching up" with the 21st century!
>
> Melanie
> *
> For most hikers I recommend either a Garmin Dakota 20 or a Garmin
> eTrex Vista HCx. You will probably also want to purchase a 4 GB
> microSD card and the Garmin TOPO U.S. 24K West DVD. Get the DVD don't
> buy the maps preloaded on a card.
>
> The Dakota 20 is a newer model and has the capacity to store large
> amounts of track data. The Vista HCx can only store a limited amount
> of track data. Both can hold an almost unlimited number of waypoints
> if you load them as custom points of interest.
>
> Despite some of the previous posts here, these are very accurate; much
> more accurate than any paper or digital map. The PCT is not always
> accurately shown on maps, so I recommend loading waypoints and tracks
> from my web site.
> http://www.pctmap.net/download/
>
> Hikers might want to consider two other GPS models.
>
> The amazingly small Garmin Foretrex 401 weighs only 2.3 ounces (w/
> lithium batteries) yet is a surprisingly good GPS that might appeal to
> some lightweight hikers. This GPS does not have the capability to show
> maps and has limited waypoint and track storage capacity; but it can
> hold 500 waypoints and 10 somewhat course tracks so it should be
> possible to preload it with maybe 500 miles of PCT data. You can
> always use UTM coordinates assuming the maps you carry have UTM grids.
> The Foretrex is lacking some of the features of the models above (like
> maps) so it's not for everyone, but for a section hiker or someone who
> is bouncing a small netbook computer up the trail, the tiny Foretex
> 401 is a powerful navigation tool in a very tiny package, especially
> when used with my maps.
>
> I personally usually carry a Garmin GPSMap 60CSx for my trail mapping
> project. This is an excellent gps although it is slightly larger and
> for that reason I recommend the Dakota and Vista for most hikers. It?s
> great for trail logging however.
>
> -Halfmile
>
> *
>
> On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Molly Barth <mafbarth at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi there --
>> I've been recently researching all the possible gps devices to buy
>> for my
>> 2011 thru-hike. Quickly, I was in over my head in techno-gargin.
>>
>>> From what I understand, there some gps devices have pre-loaded
>>> maps or
>> include map software, while you must purchase map software
>> separately for
>> other devices. If I am to use Halfmile's waypoints, do I need to
>> load maps
>> as well? (see I'm totally lost...). What is the best affordable gps
>> device
>> for the trip?
>>
>> Thanks for you help!
>>
>> -- Molly
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> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 17:18:27 -0700
> From: "Jim Keener ( J J ) " <pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Pie Town Gear Closed
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> Greetings,
>
> I got a "disconnected" message when I called today. When I called the
> Chamber of Commerce in Julian, the lady who answered confirmed that
> the store had closed.
>
> Jim Keener ( J J )
> http://postholer.com/jj
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 17:31:59 -0700
> From: Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] NOBO starters
> To: pct-l <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
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> I just counted the thru-hikers who signed the border register, and as
> best I could tell there's about 450 so far. This compares with a bit
> less than 400 two years ago. (Can't find all my 2009 data.) The
> interesting thing to note is that the number of starters during April
> was about the same as two years ago, but the May starters were +50-60.
>
> Hard to tell if someone is thru-hiking if they just write a date and
> name. Generally I include those in the counts, so if anything the
> numbers may be somewhat high.
>
> No warranty expressed or implied.
>
> --
> 'Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit' - Oscar Wilde
>
> Sent from home by my carrier pigeon.
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 17:42:11 -0700
> From: Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] NOBO starters
> To: pct-l <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
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> On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> ?The interesting thing to note is that the number of starters
>> during April
>> was about the same as two years ago, but the May starters were
>> +50-60.
>>
> April May
> 2008 300 80
> 2009 ? 80
> 2010 300 140
>
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> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 17:54:30 -0700
> From: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Is it a thru-hike?
> To: Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com>
> Cc: PCT MailingList <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 11:49 AM, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Some people in the hiking community (esp the ONLINE hiking
>> community) will
> debate
>> endlessly about what constitutes a thru-hike, purity and other
>> inane issues
>
> It is not a thru hike unless you walk pas every white blaze....
>
> ..... Oh wait, wrong trail, nevermind...
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 20:18:52 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Is it a thru-hike?
> To: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>
> Cc: PCT MailingList <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <899759.74692.qm at web112116.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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>
>
>
>
>> It is not a thru hike unless you walk pas every white
>> blaze....
>
>> ..... Oh wait, wrong trail, nevermind...
>
>
>
> Heh... I've heard purity debates about the CDT of all trails, too. :)
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 20:47:56 -0700
> From: Pete Hanson <peteflophanson at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Big Sky International
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> I used the Evolution through Washington during my thru-hike in
> 2008. I
> really like this tent. The only thing I recommend is to make sure you
> get the 1 person tent with 2 doors. The tent is symmetrical with good
> sized vestibules on both sides - if you get the 1 door version you
> won't be able to access one of the vestibules from the inside of the
> tent.
>
> Flop
>
>
>> From: jomike at cot.net
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:05:17 -0700
>> Subject: [pct-l] Big Sky International
>>
>> Anyone familiar with Big Sky tents? Specifically the Evolution.
>>
>> are we there yet
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