[pct-l] HIKEPLAN

[hikeplan at aol.com]

The HIKEPLAN is produced -by computer program - using several sources of  
basic data. First are  the The  Pacific Crest Trail, Jeff Schaefer, et  al, 
in their three volumes, Southern California, Northern California, and Oregon  
and Washington. Also of use are the Halfmile Map series. The next  are  
changes provided by credible agencies such as the Pacific Crest Trail  
Association and related federal and state agencies. Lastly, but of equal  
importance, are the hikers themselves. 
 
With these data in hand, as well as the hiker’s  estimate of hiking  
ability such as level and climbing rates, desired hike day durations, etc., the  
computer will produce a plan. Output reveals average hike day length, 
suggested  campsite locations and total number of hike days and hours. The output 
can be  easily overwritten  by the hiker’s wishes.
 
You will receive a glossary, so you can decipher abbreviations, etc. and  
one or more files, as needed,  for indicating your use of auxiliary off-PCT  
connecting trails and your selection of resupply points. Please check the  
appropriate boxes (X, R) and return this (these) completed forms to me with 
your  selections.
 
This is my most favorite hobby. I have been hiking off and on for over 80  
years. Although I have not done a through-hike of the PCT, I have done many  
parts of it.  
 
I also served as vice president of the PCTA for two years.
 
Perhaps you can complete it for me!
 
Best regards,
 
Jack


John M.  "Jack" Yates
1120 Calle de los Amigos
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805 898  3749