[Cdt-l] Maps

Fri Nov 12 21:31:28 CST 2010

WJerry Brown of the CDTA gave us a ride up to the trail and showed us the Colorado book--it is sexy with great info (water, tricky trail junctions etc).  However, it doesn't have the Ley alternates.  However, Ley can be hard to read (topo lines, place names etc.) unless you blow them up which the Noodleheads did.  However, everything has limitations.   On a side note the South San Juans and the weminuche wilderness Trails Illustrated are very helpful if you are heading NOBO.    

If you have the time I suggest using the CDTA maps and then printing the Ley Alternates for use.   However, this would take some time.  

We never did use the Delorme because they just weren't helpful in any regards.  Heading NOBO we didn't use the Wolf guides.  

I'm a big fan of the GPS but this is a very personal decsion--if you do carry look for Out of Orders tracks.  

Dave

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> 1. delorme atlas maps (Emily Lawlor)
> 2. Re: delorme atlas maps (Andy Johnson)
> 3. Re: delorme atlas maps (Andy Johnson)
> 4. Maps (Jerry Brown)
> 5. Re: delorme atlas maps (Jim and_or Ginny Owen)
> 6. Drug Bust in Columbus, NM (Rich Brown)
> 7. Re: Drug Bust in Columbus, NM (Sly)
> 8. Fwd: Drug Bust in Columbus, NM (ks1007 at aol.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:11:28 -0800
> From: Emily Lawlor <elawlor at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Cdt-l] delorme atlas maps
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> Wondering if anyone happens to have their delorme maps they could sell to
> me. Thank you!
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> Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 13:35:13 -0700
> From: "Andy Johnson" <andyj92 at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] delorme atlas maps
> To: "Emily Lawlor" <elawlor at gmail.com>, <cdt-l at backcountry.net>
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> Speaking of maps; How many maps does one carry on a thru hike. CDs are great but power,damage, etc dampen that idea.
> Do I get maps for each section in each CARE package or-? 
> 
> The conversations are wonderful for learning tips, things to look for, things to avoid. Is there a new book coming soon-?
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> I am looking forward to a late Feb/early-Mar start. I appreciate your help.
> 
> Trail Monk... Nope, not a chipmunk...
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> From: "Andy Johnson" <andyj92 at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] delorme atlas maps
> To: "Emily Lawlor" <elawlor at gmail.com>, <cdt-l at backcountry.net>
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> Speaking of maps; How many maps does one carry on a thru hike. CDs are great but power,damage, etc dampen that idea.
> Do I get maps for each section in each CARE package or-? 
> 
> The conversations are wonderful for learning tips, things to look for, things to avoid. Is there a new book coming soon-?
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> I am looking forward to a late Feb/early-Mar start. I appreciate your help.
> 
> Trail Monk... Nope, not a chipmunk...
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> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:22:40 -0700
> From: "Jerry Brown" <bearcreek at wic.net>
> Subject: [Cdt-l] Maps
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> New 1:36K topographic map books for the official trail route for Colorado
> and New Mexico plus gps data will be available in March. (Colorado is
> available now from Lulu.com) We are working on the NM book now. Plan is
> to have new maps for the entire trail before the 2012 season. 
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> best wishes,
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> Jerry Brown
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> GPS Mapping Specialist
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> The Continental Divide Trail Alliance
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> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:09:13 -0500
> From: Jim and_or Ginny Owen <spiriteagle99 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] delorme atlas maps
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> Why are you starting so early? Much of the trail isn't passable until mid-June. In a normal year, even NM will have snow at the higher elevations until late-April or later. Most northbound hikers start at the end of April, southbound start mid to late June. 
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> Ginny
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> http://www.spiriteaglehome.com/
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> From: andyj92 at aol.com
> To: elawlor at gmail.com; cdt-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 13:35:13 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] delorme atlas maps
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> 
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> Speaking of maps; How many maps does one carry on a thru hike. CDs are great but power,damage, etc dampen that idea.
> Do I get maps for each section in each CARE package or-? 
> 
> The conversations are wonderful for learning tips, things to look for, things to avoid. Is there a new book coming soon-?
> 
> I am looking forward to a late Feb/early-Mar start. I appreciate your help.
> 
> Trail Monk... Nope, not a chipmunk...
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> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:38:24 -0700
> From: Rich Brown <rkb1818 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Cdt-l] Drug Bust in Columbus, NM
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> I don't think this incident radically changes anything - it's just one more bit of info that may 
> be useful to you. I for one am still planning to head NOBO out of Columbus in April.
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> http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_16564868?source=pop_section_news
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> Regards,
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> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:41:40 -0600
> From: Sly <hikertrash at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] Drug Bust in Columbus, NM
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> If an hiker is carrying a bag of weed for pleasure, they may want to 
> stash it in Deming. If I recall correctly, a couple years ago while 
> dropping some hikers at the border, between where the hikers hit the 
> road, for the short road walk and borderline coop there was a 
> temporary/permanent inspection station with border patrol and dogs. 
> New Mexican law for an oz or less is 15 days and $50-$100 fine. Or you 
> could try and get a prescription. CO is cool, the other states would 
> seriously dampen a thru-hike.
> 
> Sly
> 
> On 11/11/2010 10:38 PM, Rich Brown wrote:
> > I don't think this incident radically changes anything - it's just one 
> > more bit of info that may
> > be useful to you. I for one am still planning to head NOBO out 
> > of Columbus in April.
> >
> > http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_16564868?source=pop_section_news
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rich "Bear" Brown
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:58:43 -0500 (EST)
> From: ks1007 at aol.com
> Subject: [Cdt-l] Fwd: Drug Bust in Columbus, NM
> To: cdt-l at backcountry.net
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> this bust was at the port of entry right at the border - the columbus route still remains the safest over the other one
> 
> 
> el coyote
> Keith and Mary
> Trail Angels
> Deming, NM
> 
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> From: Rich Brown <rkb1818 at hotmail.com>
> To: cdt-l <cdt-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 11, 2010 9:38 pm
> Subject: [Cdt-l] Drug Bust in Columbus, NM
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> 
> I don't think this incident radically changes anything - it's just one more bit of info that may 
> be useful to you. I for one am still planning to head NOBO out of Columbus in April.
> 
> http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_16564868?source=pop_section_news
> 
> Regards,
> Rich "Bear" Brown
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