[pct-l] PCT past

[marmot marmot]

20 years ago-- before climate change, there were streams and springs that ran until a expected time based on the winter snow levels. They were on the maps. We all carried enough water to make it to the reliable sources. That at times was 8 liters. My pack was heavy but "oh well" I just expected to have to do it and was glad to get to the Sierra where there was more water. I was pretty jealous of taller people whose pack to height ratio was lower. We had the guidebooks. I went through mine and marked all the water sources in blue highlighter. I think I was always so worried about having enough water that I will never be able to shake that concern. 
I think the water report is wonderful
Marmot

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> On May 6, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Gail Van Velzer <vanvelzer at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> We looked at maps!  Water sources were on the maps.  Also, many of the water tanks that were put there by the forest service and fire departments for fighting fires are no longer maintained.  They do it more "efficiently" now by using helicopters to a pond, etc.  Hmm.  Is it really more efficient, or does it just cost more?
> Golly
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leslie LaRocca" <larocca690 at gmail.com>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 5:54 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] PCT past
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> 
>> Just out of curiosity, when was the water report implemented, and how did
>> the hikers of the past hike the trail without it?
>> 
>> Thanks
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