[pct-l] PCT Elevation Gain

[StoneDancer1 at aol.com (StoneDancer1@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/23/2004 9:02:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
atvet@sbcglobal.net writes:...............................................
>>>>>I'm convinced that it is almost impossible for an accurate measurement 
of elevation gain on the PCT.<<<<<<<

Absolutely true... for example, in Section E, from Tylerhorse Canyon (4840') 
it is 3.2 miles to the saddle overlooking Gamble Spring Canyon (4960') but the 
guidebook says "making a well graded ascent across three major ravines."  A 
look at DeLorme Topo shows about 600 feet lost and gained across the ravines.  
That being said, I think, when (and IF) I get done with my spreadsheet 
guestimation, it will be a lot closer than my guess from walking it, which is three 
billion feet.  <G>


"No Way"
Ray Echols