[pct-l] Guide books - One Man's Praise

[Bob]

Agreed!   Absolutely.   But with Jeff Schaffer not being able to get out
there like he used to, Ben Schifrin is now *single-handedly* doing the
leg-work and the revising for the entire trail, end to end.  For an ER Doc,
somehow he finds the time to slip away many times each season and  check
this section or that.  He hiked the trail way back in  1973 and this is an
act of love on his part.   For those who have their occasional grumbles
about the guidebooks, realize that there are multiple authors cited on the
various editions, but only Ben has doing the job in recent years, trying to
get things up to date for all 3 books.  He's an incredible individual.  

 

Dr Bob

 

From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jim Keener
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 12:53 PM
To: JoAnn
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Guide books - One Man's Praise

 

Greetings,

 

I write in praise of the guide books. We are so very fortunate that
Schaffer, et al worked so diligently to put together the descriptions and
data in the three volumes. The trail changes daily, and the books can be
updated only every so many years, so, with human fallability and the
immensity of data involved and changes over time, there will be some
mistakes. But the books are of inestimable value. And written so well that
they are almost poetry. They are unique treasures for our community. 

 

Jim Keener ( J J )

http://oldmanwalking.net





 

On Jan 25, 2008, at 9:32 AM, JoAnn wrote:





No matter what people say, the guide books by Jeffrey Schaffer, et. al,
should be read. Buy at least one (there are 3 to cover the whole trail) and
see all that it offers. The guide books address history, geology, side
routes to civilization, camp sites and water; location and hrs.post offices,
maps, distances to/from the next significant location, etc., etc. You'll
learn more about the trail, it's history, and it's people. A must read if
you care to know where you are and the full scope of the trail, not just
hiking it (I don't mean to belittle hiking...it's my joy also).

 

Yogi's "book" is wonderful but is more statistical information. The guide
books use to be the holy grail but Yogi has now replaced them due to hers
being so light and precise.

 

Okay, there you have my point of view. Which ever, do you homework and
you'll have a grand adventure  :)

 

are we there yet

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