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<p class=MsoNormal>The CDTA mapping crew has finished its field work for the
season. We mapped another 1200 miles of the official trail route by
carrying three submeter accuracy professional grade gps receivers. (and
hundreds of batteries) This year's work was divided between New Mexico and
Montana. We collect locations every second as we walk, and stop to
waypoint every creek, stream, fence, etc., etc. that we find along the
way. It's our pink flagging you are seeing at poorly marked or confusing
intersections - hope it has helped. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>This winter we are producing a New Mexico Mapbook that will
be similar to the Colorado one we published last year. It should be available
by March and in time for the NOBO crowd. There also will be waypoints
available for free download at cdtrail.org. Next year we plan to finish
the rest of the project and produce books for MT and WY. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>We really enjoyed meeting and talking to all you thru and
section hikers this past season. Congratulations to those who finished or will
finish soon. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>p.s. If you are still undecided, Crazy Cook is a really nice
hike!!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Jerry Brown<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>GPS Mapping Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Continental Divide Trail Alliance<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.cdtrail.org">www.cdtrail.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="www.bearcreeksurvey.com">www.bearcreeksurvey.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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