[pct-l] Using a GPS on a low snow year

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good afternoon, Alex,

 Overall, the PCT is pretty easy to follow, even for a less-experienced
hiker.  Some hikers don’t really navigate at all; they just follow other
hikers, or their tracks. A GPS is OK – and I use one a lot because I’m so
enamored with the technology -- but unless it’s familiar, it won’t tell you
anything useful, and it will just be additional weight.

Some additional navigation thoughts are at:
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=265247

Enjoy your planning,

Steel-Eye

-Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965

http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09/


On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM, Alex Nunn <arbnunn at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I will be thru-hiking this year of which looks like it could be a low-snow
> year. My question is: Does one need a GPS on a low-snow year or can one
> hike safely without and just use half-mile's maps and a compass. Any input
> would be greatly appreciated.
> Aloha,
> lex
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