[pct-l] RE One Timers

[Slyatpct at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/17/2006 2:22:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
tooloouk79852 at yahoo.com writes:

but yes  sly there are going to be some more PCT trips
in the future for me as well  as the triple crown, less
that "guidebook".  My amigos tell me the AT  is doable
with the most excellent guide put out by  wingnut? 


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I think Wingfoot's is the original Book of Lies.  It's practically  
impossible to have the latest trail and town in a printed book.  The  AT changes yearly 
with relos and businesses also change.  You'd be better  off with the ALDHA 
Companion.  For planning purposes, you can view it  online...
 
_http://www.aldha.org/comp_pdf.htm_ (http://www.aldha.org/comp_pdf.htm) 
 
 
What gets me is long distance hikers that apparently need their hand held  
with every step.  You can't get a primerib dinner in Skykomish?  Eat  an omelet 
or two and be happy the restaurant hasn't closed.  Took a wrong  turn because 
the guidebook was wrong or misread?  Retrace your steps and be  greatly 
thankful for your time out there.
 
If you plan on hiking the CDT, you can spend hours on hours planning your  
resupply.  It really isn't rocket science, but it is nice when someone  takes 
the time to put it all together in an easy to read format.  You think  the PCT 
guides/maps are outdated and had inconsistencies?  CDT is a fly by  the seat of 
your pants trail.  You need to go with the flow, not against  people that are 
trying to help.
 
Sly