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

[Hillary Schwirtlich]

James,

Nope, you don't need a GPS, even in a high snow year.

Seahorse

On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 2:59 PM, James Vesely <JVesely at edmsupply.com> wrote:

> Don't forget smartphones, I have a HTC Incredible and use Backcountry
> Navigator for my gps and an extended Li-ion battery (3500 mah) is only
> $7 on EBay.  At that price you could carry two or three.
>
> A smartphone can be used for journal entries, playing music, watching
> video, making calls over wifi, access the internet, AM/FM radio,
> reading, survival manual, etc.
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3500MAH-EXTENDED-BATTERY-COVER-CASE-HTC-DROI
> D-INCREDIBLE-/250965670825?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6eb83ba9
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of
> ned at mountaineducation.org
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:18 PM
> To: John Abela; halfmile at pctmap.net
> Cc: PCT
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Using a GPS on a low snow year
>
> Regarding which GPS device to use, Halfmile probably know them all, so
> contact him.
>
> When travelling in a group, Mountain Education uses the Garmin 530 HCx
> because it allows our leaders to communicate with each other, front
> guide to
> rear sweep. It is very important when snow-hiking to stay in
> communication
> (better yet to stay together in one cohesive group), to know how
> everyone is
> doing, and to let those in the rear know the route and obstacles ahead.
> The
> addition of a two-way radio is not necessary for everyone, but when on
> snow,
> we consider the tool improves our safety, when hiking during the day,
> when
> someone goes to the lake or creek for water, or when someone is scouting
>
> ahead for the group.
>
>
> "Just remember, Be Careful out there!"
>
> Ned Tibbits, Director
> Mountain Education
> South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
>    P: 888-996-8333
>    F: 530-541-1456
>    C: 530-721-1551
>    http://www.mountaineducation.org
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Abela" <abela at johnabela.com>
> To: <halfmile at pctmap.net>
> Cc: "PCT" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Using a GPS on a low snow year
>
>
> Wait a minute.... hold the press.... did halfmile really just
> recommend something other than the Garmin Dakota 20
>
> :-p
>
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