[pct-l] mileage calculation

[Tortoise]

Scott has a nifty means for preliminary planning.

What I do is copy the relevant sections from Postholer's PCT databook and 
paste into a spreadsheet. Then I add columns for cumulative elevation gain 
and elevation adjusted mileage. I add 1 mile for every 1000 feet gain. I 
ignore loss although I suppose adjusting downward for days that are mostly 
downhill might be useful. This enables me to estimate how far I can get in 
a day. Then I look for water sources and camping possibilities and have a 
plan for my trip.
     On the trail I adjust as my condition and trail conditions warrant. If 
on a day I think I can go further I'll consider available sites and the 
rest of the trip. My plan is a guide; not a strict schedule.

I'll send you (or anyone else) a sample on request.

Tortoise

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On 2012.04.01 16:23, Scott wrote:
> Using the following google map:
>
> http://postholer.com/gmap/gmap.php?trail_id=1&dist=1
>
> Left click on the blue line at your starting point, then left click on
> your ending point. A box will appear with distance between the 2 points
> and the time it will take to hike at different hiking speeds.
>
> This has a resolution of about 1/3 of mile, which makes it superior to
> getting mileages between points from the data book.
>
> -postholer
>