[pct-l] Maps and memory

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Hi, Tortoise!

My kids get after me for all the times I stop along the trail to check the 
map! I try not to forget what I try to remember, but it doesn't always work 
that way. But at least we don't lose it because the batteries wore out!



"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tortoise" <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
To: <ned at mountaineducation.org>; "PCT List" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Maps


> You are speaking for some but not for all, especially not for me.
>
> What I put in my head may be lost quickly especially if I'm not 
> immediately using it.
> I need to stop and refer to my maps and guides whenever I come to a 
> doubtful spot because I don't trust my memory and may need to double read 
> the info to reduce the chances of me missing something important.
>
> Tortoise
>
> <> Because truth matters! <>
>
> On 10/28/10 12:03, ned at mountaineducation.org wrote:
>>
>> What you put in your head you will not lose because the "batteries died."
>> GPS units are really helpful, but to rely on them for 100% of your
>> navigation when you must be aware that electronics can fail due to cold 
>> or a
>> switch left on is asking for trouble.
>>
>> Again, this is not the area to short-change. Make your pack as light and
>> small as you can, but carry maps and know how to read them for the entire
>
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