[pct-l] Maps and memory

[Jim & Jane Moody]

Memory is the second thing to go. 

Mango 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: ned at mountaineducation.org 
To: Tortoise73 at charter.net, "PCT List" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:07:04 PM 
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Maps and memory 

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! 



> 
> 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