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

[Hillary Schwirtlich]

oops, i meant to address Alex.

On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Hillary Schwirtlich <
hillary.schwirtlich at gmail.com> wrote:

> James,
>
> Nope, you don't need a GPS, even in a high snow year.
>
> Seahorse
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> On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 2:59 PM, James Vesely <JVesely at edmsupply.com>wrote:
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>> 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<http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3500MAH-EXTENDED-BATTERY-COVER-CASE-HTC-DROID-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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