[pct-l] maps

[Slyatpct at aol.com (Slyatpct@xxxxxxx)]

In a message dated 11/13/2003 1:06:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Steven.Setzer@Colorado.EDU writes:

> What do thru-hikers generally use for maps?  I have the guide books and
> plan on taking the appropriate sections for my 04 thru-hike. The maps in
> the guide book cover the whole trail but not much beyond them.  If you
> make a wrong turn, I think you could quickly get off the map.  Do most
> people also carry larger scale maps or just the guide book maps?
> 

I think you'll find the PCT is a fairly easy trail to follow.  About the only 
time I looked at the maps were when hitting snow, especially on the north 
side of a pass where when the trail was covered, you want to shoot for the 
correct side of the lake below along the lines of where the trail supposed to be and 
at road crossing, where the trail picks up.

I didn't find the need for any other maps, although I believe there are some 
fairly good one for the High Sierra and OR and WA.

YMMV,

Sly