[pct-l] a few confusing spots??

[kdpo@xxxxxxxxxxx (Ken Powers)]

I agree with Sly. The places that were most confusing were where the PCT
meets the rest of the world. There are just to many "social trails" where
day hikers meet the trail. The last 1/4 mile down to the Idylwild trailhead
comes to mind - although this is off the PCT.

We lost the trail in the high passes because the snow was 3 feet deep. I
don't consider that a problem. Just check the map for the general route and
soon you'll see the trail below you.

We got by just fine with the guide maps. We used Tom Harrison maps in the
high sierra and didn't carry the guide sections. This was mostly because we
were familiar with the area. Sometimes we wished we had taken the guide for
the text.

Ken
http://home.pacbell.net/kdpo/
----- Original Message -----
From: <Slyatpct@aol.com>
To: <rellinwood@worldnet.att.net>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] a few confusing spots??


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> In a message dated 1/27/2003 9:33:12 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> rellinwood@worldnet.att.net writes:
>
> > However, I would be grateful if those who have done the PCT before would
> > reflect and share the one or two (or handful of) places where a 7.5
minute
> > topo would really have helped your momentary confusion.  Could you cite
a
> > few spots where, for whatever reason, you were unsure of how to proceed?
> >
>
> Bob, the only places you're likely to get confused is at road crossings
and
> passes covered with snow.  Look on the map to see where the trail picks up
on
> the other side.  This is especially true of the passes, where you'll want
to
> see which side of the lake below the trail goes and then do you best to
get
> there. : )
>
> As far as bailing out, the guidebook maps gives you a general idea with
> labeled roads and towns, sometimes with mileages on the edges of the maps.
>
> I wouldn't bother with any other maps, but of course, that's up to you.
>
> Sly
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