[pct-l] maps and books

[Hillary Schwirtlich]

Yogi and Halfmile were the most helpful among people I was around. Eric the
Black caused the most frustration, although I've heard he's updating?

One thing people rarely mention - Halfmile's maps are less detailed in some
areas, most notably almost all of Washington and parts of Oregon. In
general, people didn't mind, since by then we needed less handholding when
it came to water sources, etc. But it is something to be aware of.

Mostly, I just wish Yogi and Halfmile would make a guide to the rest of the
world.

Seahorse

On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 8:29 AM, AsABat <AsABat at 4jeffrey.net> wrote:

> The water report also uses the data book mileage. When it started I
> figured it was the most "official" mileage and I needed something to
> distinguish the seasonal creek at mile x from other seasonal creeks.
>
> Yogi and Halfmile have given me some good help and I'm sure that will
> continue.
>
> BTW, I've been getting a few updates recently from section hikers but more
> requests for other areas so keep the updates coming. The hikers behind you
> appreciate it.
>
> AsABat
> PCT Water Reports Socal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
>
>
> Jackie McDonnell <yogihikes at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Alicia -
>
> The mileage in my book comes from the PCTA. Since the PCTA is the
> organization which protects the trail, I chose to link my book to the PCTA
> Data Book.
>
> If the PCTA Data Book ever ceases to exist, I will coordinate the mileage
> in my book with Halfmile's maps. Halfmile and I already work together
> sharing information regarding trail re-routes and resupply information.
> Information regarding re-route mileage (which alters the PCTA mileage) is
> noted within the text of my book.
>
> In the last few years, Halfmile's maps have become the gold standard for
> PCT thru-hikers. I highly recommend that all PCT thru-hikers use
> Halfmile's maps. They are far superior to any other PCT map set.
>
> I never have and never will consider partnering with Postholer.
>
> Yogi
> www.pcthandbook.com
>
> On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 5:24 PM, Alicia Reenders <a.reenders at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I'm hiking the trail in 2012 with my boyfriend, and we just bought our
> > maps, yea! We got the latest version of postholer's maps, and really like
> > them, love the elevation charts. We also have Yogi's book from 2011. We
> > like them both and wanted to use them together, but the miles aren't the
> > same for specific towns/river crossings etc. Is there a way to use these
> > books together easily? We're thinking we should check out the postholer
> > data book, and maybe we could insert posthole miles into yogi's book?
> > Anyone use either of these and have suggestions/ feedback on mileage
> > accuracy? I know I've seen yogi and postholer on this list, too so
> thought
> > you could provide an expert opinion! Thanks for your help.
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