[at-l] Maybe not a new idea

[papa_bear_nyc@yahoo.com (Papa Bear)]

I solved this problem for my recent section hike with a little bit of work:

1) I took the trail description pages from the trail guide (from my CD
version) and arranged them by section.
2) I added the Data Book notations [RCw] etc.
3) I printed each section on one side of a page, and the corresponding
Companion pages (from the on-line Companion) on the back side.

Worked wonderfully.  3 books in one on several pieces of paper.

I know the guys who do the Data Book and Companion struggle to meet their
deadlines so it's probably up to each individual to roll their own favorite
combination of this information.

Pb


----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Fors" <revmrf@kingcon.com>
To: <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>; <ATnavi@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 11:50 AM
Subject: [at-l] Maybe not a new idea


> Hi folks,
>
> Maybe this isn't anything new on this list but...
>
> As much as I like the Thru-Hiker's Companion, I found that it lacked in a
> number of helpful, useful data items.  Most, if not all of these lacking
> items could be found in the ATC Data Book.  Wouldn't it be the 'berries'
if
> the two could be combined into one resource, rather than having to carry
> each book, or pages from each.  What I found VERY helpful [and missing
from
> the Companion] were the location of campsites and side trails on the AT,
> plus the mileage of each from the other, and of course the facilities one
> could more or less expect.
>
> Would it be an impossible task if the two organizations and compilers
could
> get together and develop one resource?  Anyone in favor of this?  rusty
>
> "...the music of the songs I love is found in the open air."
>          From a Danish children's song.
>
> Martin R. Fors [marty aka rusty]
>
> also at revmrf@pocketmail.com
> www.trailjournals.com/rusty
>
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