Professional Documents
Culture Documents
By Gerry Nance
(Revised June 02, 2019)
Find trail register behind monument, sign in, photo your entry.
Photo (selfie and or group) of you at the monument.
Touch all 5 posts on the PCT Monument
Touch the border wall and poke your fingers into Mexico.
If present, sign in with the PCTA volunteer.
Greet the Border Patrol, say “Ola senyor del norte por favor?” and get a
free ride.
Step off going NORTH, find the PCT blaze north of a bush by the parking
lot, enjoy your hike.
DANCES with MARMOTS A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure MAP AND ELEVATION
CHARTS - http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa/charts.html
YouTube -
Suspicious0bservers - Subscribe for Ben Davidson’s daily report on space weather,
wind maps, storms, etc. (See links in video description) -
https://www.youtube.com/user/Suspicious0bservers
SkyVector - https://skyvector.com/
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Magnetic Declination > https://greentrailsmaps.com/navigation/north
Calculator > https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/#declination
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Gear Reviews –
Backpacker Magazine - http://www.backpacker.com/gear
The Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2017 -
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-backpacks-
backpacking
EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE -- SURVIVAL GEAR REVIEWS -
http://www.equipped.org/
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ACE HARDWARE - any local store
True-value Hardware - any local store
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/
>>> Amazon Prime delivers 7-days a week. <<<
CARHARTT - http://www.carhartt.com/
Chacos - http://www.chacos.com
CNOC - https://cnocoutdoors.com/
COLEMAN - https://www.coleman.com/
COGHLAN’S - http://www.coghlans.com/
Darntuffs - https://darntough.com/
Emergen-C - https://www.emergenc.com/products
Exofficio - https://exofficio.com
GoPro - https://gopro.com/
Head for Survival® ORANGE Triangular Bandana / Cravat with Survival Information
(Amazon) $14
KLYMIT - https://www.klymit.com/
KUIU - http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-accessories-field-gear/
McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/
Patagonia - http://www.patagonia.com/home/
Platypus - https://www.platy.com/
REI - https://www.rei.com/
SOL - http://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/
ULA - http://www.ula-equipment.com
Vargo - https://www.vargooutdoors.com/
Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/
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TIPS
x> Go easy first week, low 6 to 10 miles per day until you get your trail legs, carb load,
treat blister and heal.
x> Remove shoes and socks during halts. Cool your feet.
x> Check and treat blisters.
x> Acclimatize to the elevation.
X> Don’t be afraid to get off trail in a hotel room for a couple days rest and healing.
x> If a hiker gets too ill at elevation, then evacuate them to a 1,000 feet lower elevation.
x> Hydrate, use salt or Light Salt and electrolytes (Gatorade powder).
x> A safety pin, Bic lighter, hand sanitizer, Neosporin, for blisters.
x> Leukoplast tape is popular for blister prevention.
x> KT Tape is applied along muscles, ligaments, and tendons (soft tissue) to provide a
lightweight, external support that helps you remain active while recovering -
https://www.kttape.com/
x> Southern California seasonal winds can be 60+ mph (27mps). Shelter out of wind.
Don’t camp on a ridge. Winds can shift direction and increase velocity overnight. It will
shred your tent and blow your mood. Stake or tie your tent to tree or rock. Hold your hat.
NEWS 20170524 San Marino Woman, 27, Dies After Falling 60 Feet Down Snow Chute
on Mount Whitney: Sheriff’s Office
http://ktla.com/2017/05/24/san-marino-woman-27-dies-after-falling-60-feet-down-snow-
chute-on-mount-whitney-sheriffs-office/
20170514 Hikers' rescue caught on camera, CHP Officer carries woman on his back
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/video-chp-officer-carries-hypothermic-hiker-to-
helicopter-during-mt-whitney-rescue
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https://ca.water.usgs.gov/data/
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SAN DIEGO RESOURCES
A-16
Adventure-16 San Diego CA USA >
4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 >
Take TROLLEY to GRANTVILLE STATION > WALK 566 FEET >
http://www.adventure16.com/ >
(619) 283-2374 >
Open 10AM–6PM
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Iron Mountain Outfitters – La Mesa CA USA >
U.S.-made gear for fishing, hunting, climbing & other outdoor activities is stocked at this
store. >
Browning, Carhart, Filson, S.O.G., >
8493 La Mesa Boulevard >
La Mesa, California 91941 >
> Take TROLLEY to LA MESA BLVD STATION > BUS 1 or WALK ½ MILE >
> NO WEBSITE < >
Phone Number: (619) 463-5660 >
Hours: >
Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. >
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m >
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REI – SAN DIEGO
5556 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
https://www.rei.com/stores/san-diego.html
(858) 279-4400
> TAKE A RIDE SHARE
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Campo Green Store
31080 CA-94, Campo, CA 91906
(619) 478-5494
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How are you doing?
I could be better, I could be worse, but I’m happy to be somewhere in the middle.
Taxi/Lyft/Uber to
Days Inn Hotel
543 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 297-8800
https://www.daysinnhc.com/#gref
Breakfast at Bunz
http://bunzsd.com/
Walk north to
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Ride
Sycuan Green Line
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(OPTION) Stop at Grantville Station and walk to
Adventure 16 4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
(619) 283-2374
https://www.adventure16.com/
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Campo Green Store – Last minute shopping needs – water, fuel, food
31080 CA-94, Campo, CA 91906
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Questions?
Comments?
Suggestions?
sandcrabnews@gmail.com
PREVIOUS VERSION
https://www.scribd.com/document/373562422/Suggested-Resources-for-PCT-2018-03-11
Keep breathing.
Avoid Pulmonary Edema.
Stay dry.
Get out of the wind.
Get warm.
Hydrate.
Eat.
Rest.
Think.
Plan.
Talk.
Navigate.
Survive.
Oh yeah, don’t forget to have fun.