[pct-l] 2005 revision of "Yogi's PCT Handbook"

[msaenz at mve-architects.com (Mike Saenz)]

Oh

My

God.


Let me see if I got this straight....

Someone compiles an incredibly huge, well organized, in-depth AND first
hand experience of what it takes to thru-hike the PCT. Offers it to
everyone at, if not "at cost", then it's some where so close to it that
there's a debate  as to whether it's a profit or a loss...

And for what?

The only possible reason is to help others realize their dreams of
successfully completing a PCT thru hike.
To help others experience what she's experienced.

Let's all take a step back and look at this folks...

All y'all can listen to Yogi's advice, or you can ignore it.
For that matter, DON'T buy the databook or guidebooks.

What price would YOU put on a store of knowledge like this?

Good luck to you...and don't bother to tell us how you do...
 

I log off around 6pm and log-on at 7:30am and I see a ton of posts on
something like this?


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McLarand Vasquez Emsiek & Partners, Inc.
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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of
eyakel@earthlink.net
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 7:30 AM
To: stillroaming; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] 2005 revision of "Yogi's PCT Handbook"

Oh come on, she makes a small profit on these books.  She then uses most
of it, I WOULD BET, to be able to do further thru-hikes in the future.
She only works about 6-7 months of the year and then hikes a trail
again.  Yogi, are you listening, Charge More!  I, and many other people
would be glad to pay it!
Eric Yakel

-----Original Message-----
From: stillroaming <PCT@DelNorteResort.Com>
Sent: Feb 17, 2005 10:15 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] 2005 revision of "Yogi's PCT Handbook"

Jackie, your concern for the well-being of 'the list' is noted and
appreciated.

On that note maybe you can take a moment to further it's well being by
letting us know "Who criticized you 'this time' and in what way?" 

Don't stir up problems by making accusations, then deny the
responsibility to your statements.

Also, can you clarify on the following: you tell your customers you're
not in it for the money when it suits you, then say you are when it
suits you. 

Which is it?

Scott - List trouble maker extrodinaire

----------------

> To be honest, the "break even" comment was an understatement.  
> I lose money.  It costs me more to do the book than it would to not do
the book.  
 
> So yeah, you're right.  I wasn't honest.  
 
> Scott, the only reason you ever post to the list is to stir up
problems.  
> If you would like to continue to be nasty, please email me privately.

> This is not needed on the list.
 
> yogi
> www.pcthandbook.com



stillroaming <PCT at DelNorteResort.Com> wrote:
> I realize that by writing my book I have opened myself up to
criticizm. 
> I usually let it slide, but not this time.

Who criticized you 'this time' and in what way?

Yogi, in your own words to your customers you stated:

> "Yogi's PCT Handbook" is not a money-maker. I break even. I did not 
> write my book to make money off of PCT Hikers. I did this to make
planning/hiking the PCT easier for hikers.

In case your comprehension level dipped off the first time, the
suggestion was to make it into a .pdf file and put it on your web page.
Since you "did not write the book to make money off of PCT hikers" it
only makes sense.

These are YOUR words, not mine, not the evil criticizer's....YOURS. You
said them, no one else.

The suggestion was meant in the spirit of saving time, money and
resources for all.

If you're upset, you should be upset at yourself for not keeping your
story straight with different audiences.

Scott
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