[pct-l] GPS, is it worth it?

[mlissner at aidshike.org (Michael Lissner)]

If you're going to get a GPS for the snowy sections, check out the site 
I've put together to help put in waypoints:
http://www.aidshike.org/PCT/map_info

-mike

www.aidshike.org
 -510.547.4299-



Peter Dascalos wrote:

>I find that I use my GPS regularly when I am on the trail. I have a
>Garmin Geko 201(http://www.garmin.com/products/geko201/). This is a
>simple GPS that has good battery life and is small and light. I only
>turn on the Geko to get my UTM coordinates and can in a matter of a
>minute locate myself on the map. By setting waypoints at critical
>junctions I am also able to route find very easily. Just last month we
>got of trail and were able to get back on track and find the trail
>junction within minutes. I also use a grid tool
>(http://www.maptools.com) in conjunction with the GPS and map to make
>locating positions a snap.
>Hopefully you have some map and compass skills to build upon. I carry
>a compass as a backup. You never know, electronic devices can fail.
>But after learning how to us my GPS, I would not leave home without
>it.
>
>Good luck, Peter
>
>On 4/19/05, Erica Martin <pcthiken05@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>
>>Hi all,
>> I'm going to attempt a solo thru-hike of the PCT starting in campo on the 23rd. I have some but very little experience with snow route finding and map and compass work, enough to feel OK attempting this treck even with all the snow. The debate is, I have a friend who is worried and is trying to convience me to get and carry a GPS system, I have never used one and don't know if it's worth the weight and time to learn how to use one. Any Advice?
>>  Any insights eaither way will be helpful, mtnfaery
>>
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