[Cdt-l] NOBO 2012 Start Dates & A Map Question

[ron guay]

I just have J Ley 2012 paper maps with smartphone GPS backup.  Leaving the
end of April.  I'm guessing this will be a below average snow level in San
Juans.  I am a little worried about water in NM, but I have no data to back
that up.

Blister
AT - 2006
PCT - 2011
On Apr 2, 2012 6:05 AM, "Pete E. Michelinie" <michelinie at gmail.com> wrote:

> It looks like all of the NOBOs I've heard of are starting plenty early
> from what I thought (mid May) was the average send off. What are people's
> thoughts on starting May 9th? Snow in Colorado not an issue this year? Too
> warm or too little water in NM? Fill me in, please!
>
> My other question is about maps and what is fully necessary. I'm a
> confident orienteer and wondering if certain BLM maps are necessary, and
> what sections the gazetteers came in hand for past hikers. I have the Ley
> set ready and want to know what else I need to get sorted out ahead of
> time, or should I wait till the trail to figure things out...?
>
> Thanks gang,
> Furniture
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