[pct-l] Map Suggestions

[Scott Williams]

Those are the two to have.  Halfmile's maps are the most accurate and
Yogi's books are invaluable.  The Wilderness Press guides are great for
overall history, but not for their maps in my opinion.  They were great
when that was the best out there in a portable form, but Halfmile's are
easy to download and use.  I'd recommend the Tom Harrison map pack for the
John Muir Trail as they cover a larger area of the mountains that you'll be
hiking than do Halfmile's, and you may want to bag a peak or two.  We used
a combination of Halfmile's, Eric the Black's book and the Harrison maps
between 5 of us in the High Sierra in snow in 2010.  Navigation was still
an issue over all that snow.  All proved useful in different ways.  Eric's
book was super convenient and held its integrity even after Smiles kept it
in her pants pocket several times during deep river crossings.  She'd just
hang it out and dry it and hike on.

Shroomer

On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 9:36 PM, Ed Jarrett <edjarrett at msn.com> wrote:

>
> I am using the USFS laminated maps, cut in half, and marked up with
> Halfmiles mile marks to give me a general idea of where I am.  And I have
> installed Backcountry Navigator on my Droid with Halfmile's way points to
> give me a more detail view, as well as my specific location, when needed.
>
> Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/
>
> > Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:57:18 -0400
> > From: rrcohen1 at gmail.com
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Subject: [pct-l] Map Suggestions
> >
> > Hey All!
> >
> > My partner and I are going to be hiking the PCT in 2013 and we are
> > wondering if anyone has recommendations on maps. We are
> > thinking about using Half Miles maps and getting them printed by the
> > recommended place- has anyone done this? Or..do you have other ideas? We
> > are also thinking about Yogi's books. Love to hear what folks think is
> best.
> >
> > Becky
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