[pct-l] Garmin 60csx

[Edward Anderson]

Hi Doug,
 
I also have a Garmin 60cxs.  While I was at the Kickoff this year Halfmile was very helpful in that he personally put all of his waypoints onto my GPS.  I had been having trouble trying to do it myself.  I have tested it since then several times on parts of Sections D and E (I live in Agua Dulce).  I'm not starting my 500 mile SOBO thru-ride of the Sierra until August 8 - if the snow melts and the trail is passable for a horse. 
 
The waypoints show up when I enter "custom points of interest" while I am on the PCT.  The map will show on the screen with the PCT route and waypoints with miles from the Mexican border on each - every half mile.  You will see a black triangular arrow pointing in the direction that you are going.  The arrow stays in one place while the map moves as you move along the trail.  It works equally well whether you are going NOBO or SOBO.  You can go "in" or "out" by pressing the buttons.  If you go off the PCT route it will become obvious since the arrow will no longer be on the PCT marked route - you can then navigate your way back and see your progress on the screen.
 
Have a great hike,
MendoRider/Ed Anderson  

From: Douglas Tow <douglastow at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 3:33 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Garmin 60csx

I have programmed in all of Halfmile's waypoints for one PCT section into my
Garmin 60 csx successfully, and placed them sequentially into the Route
function.  I am having trouble "viewing" the route on the screen - any
tips?  Also, once I am physically on the route, will the unit pinpoint me on
the route or off the route?

Thanks,

Doug
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