[pct-l] Technology on the Trail

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

In a message dated 1/18/2005 11:35:56 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
Lonetrail@aol.com writes:

>>>>>Muir just wandered around never knew were is was  going so he was  never 
 
lost.<<<<<


 
This may be more or less true when he reached the Sierra, however, he  didn't 
start out for the Sierra.  In 1867 he was headed for South America,  and 
malaria caught in Florida caused him to wind up in California.  When he  crossed 
the Ohio River and went into Louisville, he navigated his way through  town 
with a compass.  So, although his writings make little mention of a  compass, I'm 
betting he was well versed in its use.  I have little  difficulty in 
picturing him with a gps.  After all, don't you think Custer  would have used M16s if 
he coulda?  
 
And further... Thoreau (in Walden) makes mention of frequent yogiing of  meal 
and drink in nearby town.  

"No Way" Ray  Echols