[pct-l] Using Old books

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Regarding using an old PCT book.  I tried that - and lost for some sections.
I remember it was fine until Mohave. Then we learned that the trail had been
rerouted. Kind of felt lost without the most current description and map.
But, we found a copy of that section.  So, do get a more current version.
The descriptions still might be old (I remember looking for the "short"
trees that had been described - probably 10+ years before.)

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Wright" <markwright@lazy-son-of-a-bitch.com>
To: "Pacific Crest Trail Mailing List" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Maps vs books


> I like the USGS maps too, but 2600 miles of 7.5 minute maps seems
> overkill. I usually use them for planning and only really bring them if
> I go cross country. I like the Tom Harrison maps for longer distances
> because they give mileage markers and show a larger area. I agree that
> maps would be more useful in snow covered areas and in areas where the
> trail is rerouted due to fire, flood, or whatever. And I will
> definitely be getting some books. Right now I'm borrowing my dad's 1979
> edition California PCT book. I figure I could probably use something a
> little more recent.
>
> Thanks for all the info you guys have provided!
>
>
> Mark
>