[pct-l] Advice about hike

[John Casterline]

Even if no phone signal, Half Mile's app works.

On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 4:12 PM, Jay Bruins <jbruins at gmail.com> wrote:

> Beldon was the only place I can name where I had coverage on Verizon that
> AT&T didn't have.
>
> Having hiked in the Sierra for years (mostly around near Edison Lake), I
> can tell you that my family's AT&T has always been more reliable.
>
> Verizon does not work at Lake Morena, which made communicating at kickoff
> a challenge.
>
> Halfmile has coverage information I believe if you want other data points.
>
> Armstrong
>
> > On Feb 24, 2016, at 12:15 PM, marmot marmot <marmotwestvanc at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Travis
> > Unless something has changed from last year AT&T has the worst
> reputation for service on the trail. You will not get service everyday. But
> I usually got it when I was at the top of a ridge.  Hardly at all in the
> Sierra. Most towns are at the bottom of a valley--not much service.
> > Best of luck on your hike
> > Marmot
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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