[pct-l] GPS Altimeters

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

I once taught a map and compass course to some Boy Scouts.  I started off by 
showing them that in an area with good landmarks and visibility, you don't 
really need the compass, just very good map reading skills to orient the map and 
recognize features that will zero you in to approximately where you are.   
This is predicated on you following where you are frequently so that you never 
end up in a situation where you have absolutely no clue about where on a map you 
are and therefore the landforms and landmarks make no sense.

IMHO, a GPS is unncessary on a thru-hike.

YMMV,

Greg