Suggested Resources for PCT

By Gerry Nance
(Revised February 26, 2018)

Pacific Crest Trail Conditions & Closures

- https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/trail-conditions-and-closures/
- https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/maps/
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail - Basic Information
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj_IVO32ONo

 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.
 If present, sign in with the PCTA volunteer.
 Greet the Border Patrol, say “ola senyor soy mehicana” and get a free
ride.
 Step off going NORTH, find 2 ORANGE TRAFFIC CONES north of a
bush, enjoy your hike.

List of All Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Points -

https://planyourhike.com/planning/resupply-points/

Hikertown, 26803 W Ave C 15, Lancaster, CA 93536 <MILE 516>

- http://www.hikertown.org/

Hiking Project: PCT Campo to Warner Springs -

https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7009464/pct-campo-to-warner-springs

SEVEN PRINCIPLES - https://lnt.org/learn/seven-principles-overview

Halfmile’s PCT Maps - https://www.pctmap.net/maps/

PCT DAYS - http://www.pctdays.com/ Schedule published in June.

 AUGUST 17-19, 2018 CASCADE LOCKS OREGON.

DANCES with MARMOTS A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure MAP AND ELEVATION
CHARTS - http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa/charts.html

EOSDIS World view

https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?
p=geographic&l=MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Terra
_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor,MODIS_Fires_Terra,Reference_Labels(hidden),Refe
rence_Features,Coastlines&t=2018-02-25&z=3&v=-
160.31244127507205,17.109099133341942,-74.24573472559683,59.81711434208498
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

Quake Watch - earthquake prediction (App) - http://quakewatch.net/

Southern California Earthquake Data Center (SCEDC) -

http://scedc.caltech.edu/

Recent Earthquakes in California - http://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/

Hover - an app for Drone Enthusiasts (Weather brief)

http://www.hoverapp.io/

Drought Monitor - http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

The Photographer’s Ephemeris (App) – SUN, MOON -

http://app.photoephemeris.com/?ll=32.589900,-116.466873&center=32.5901,-
116.4682&dt=20170414061100-0700&z=18&spn=0.00,0.01
 Sunset WX - https://sunsetwx.com/

Dates of Moon Phases in 2017 Year - https://www.calendar-

12.com/moon_phases/2017

Flightradar24 - aircraft in the sky –

https://www.flightradar24.com/33.34,-116.83/7

SkyVector - https://skyvector.com/

Broadcastify (App) - https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/stid/6

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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. <<<

ANKER - https://www.anker.com/

Bedrock Sandals - https://bedrocksandals.com/

Blue Sky Gear - http://www.ustbrands.com/catalog/bsg/index.html

Body Glide - https://www.bodyglide.com/

Brach's Candies - http://www.brachs.com/products/

BRS GEAR - https://www.bladerunnerssystems.com/collections/gear/brs-gear

CARHARTT - http://www.carhartt.com/

Chacos - http://www.chacos.com

COLEMAN - https://www.coleman.com/

COGHLAN’S - http://www.coghlans.com/

Compass Eye app for iPhone & iPad - http://epckt.com/compasseye/more.html

Condor Tool & Knife - El Salvador - http://www.condortk.com/ (Neck knife) (Amazon)

COUNTYCOMM - EDC https://countycomm.com/

CRKT - Columbia River Knife and Tool - https://www.crkt.com/(Amazon)

Darntuffs - https://darntough.com/

DIY GEAR YOU CAN MAKE - Look on YouTube for videos.

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/forum/gear/make-your-own-gear/
http://www.backpacker.com/skills/top-10-indoor-diy-projects-for-backpackers
http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html
Intense Angler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=us7AeG7OEY4&list=PL01E98D1C54101037

Dirty Girl Gaiters - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/ $23

Discount Mugs - imprinted quantity items for teams - https://www.discountmugs.com/

DuPont™ Tyvek® - Official Website - dupont.com (Amazon)

E plastics – Ridout Plastics San Diego - http://www.eplastics.com/

Evernew - http://www.evernewamerica.com/

Exofficio - https://exofficio.com

Farm to Feet - https://www.farmtofeet.com/

Filson - Expensive durable clothing – shirts - tin pants https://www.filson.com/

Food Saver Vacuum Sealer - http://www.foodsaver.com/

(also get an impulse sealer)

GoPro - https://gopro.com/

GRAINGER industrial supply - https://www.grainger.com/branch/San-Diego-Branch-723

HD Supply White Cap -https://www.whitecap.com/shop/en/wc/home

Head for Survival® ORANGE Triangular Bandana / Cravat with Survival Information
(Amazon) $14

Hyperlite Mountain Gear - https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/

Industrial Metal Supply - https://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/

Joby - https://joby.com/

KLYMIT - https://www.klymit.com/

KT Tape Therapeutic Kinesiology Tape - https://www.kttape.com/ (Amazon)

- KT Tape is applied along muscles, ligaments, and tendons (soft tissue) to provide a
lightweight, external support that helps you remain active while recovering ...

KUIU - http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-accessories-field-gear/

LaSportiva shoes - http://www.sportiva.com/men-s/men-s-footwear.html

Leatherman https://www.leatherman.com/
Leukotape for Blister Prevention (Amazon)
 Leukotape is a sticky tape that is very resistant to tearing and has an extremely
strong zinc oxide adhesive. It's best used as a preventative over potential hot ...

Lighter1 – Bear Canisters - http://lighter1.com/

Lighter Pack - https://lighterpack.com

LightHeart Gear - https://www.lightheartgear.com/

Lowa – Footwear - https://www.lowaboots.com/

Major Surplus - https://www.majorsurplus.com/

McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/

MRE SPOONS - https://theepicenter.com/mre-spoons-50-pack.html

MSR - Mountain Safety Research - https://www.msrgear.com/

Naked Juice – Drink your Vitamins - http://www.nakedjuice.com/

Nubé - Floor -
https://www.sierramadreresearch.com/shelter-accessories/nube-floor

Outdoor Research - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/country

Paper Mart - Metal Tins https://www.papermart.com/metal-containers/id=19037-index

Patagonia - http://www.patagonia.com/home/

PRAXAIR - any local store – safety glasses – sunglasses

Public Displays of Confection - handmade candy http://pd.net/

Lofty Pursuits https://www.youtube.com/user/LoftyPursuits

REI - https://www.rei.com/

Rivertrail Foods - raw vitamins http://www.rivertrailnaturals.com/

SA SALT ARMOUR - https://safishing.com – face shields buffs

Hats - https://safishing.com/product-category/safishing/hats-visors/

SAWYER - https://sawyer.com/

Sea to Summit - http://www.seatosummitusa.com/

Sierra Designs - https://sierradesigns.com

Sierra Trading Post - http://www.sierratradingpost.com/

Smart Wool - http://www.smartwool.com/

SOL - http://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/

SPYDERCO - https://www.spyderco.com/ “Ladybug”

Status USA Decals & Graphics - https://www.statusdecalsusa.com/

SURVIVAL PAX CO - https://www.survival-pax.com/

Swim Outlet - water shoes, mesh bags https://www.swimoutlet.com/mesh-bags-c10054/

Thermarest - https://www.thermarest.com/

The Packa - http://www.thepacka.com/

TheTentLab Deuce of Spades Backcountry Potty Trowel http://thetentlab.com/

ULA - http://www.ula-equipment.com

ULINE - packing supplies “impulse sealer” - https://www.uline.com/

Ultimate Survival Gear - http://www.ustbrands.com/

URSACK Bear Bags - https://www.ursack.com/

Vargo - https://www.vargooutdoors.com/

Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/

West Marine – signaling devices - https://www.westmarine.com/

Zpacks -http://www.zpacks.com/

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>OLD SCHOOL Preserving cotton fabrics in outdoor use <
https://archive.org/stream/preservingcotton790dean/preservingcotton790dean_djvu.txt4
Parent Link > https://archive.org/
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TIPS
x> Go easy first week, low 6 to 10 miles 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> 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. Don’t camp on a ridge. Winds
can shift direction and increase velocity overnight. It will shred your tent and blow your
mood.

What’s worse, being stung by Killer Bees or bitten by a Rattlesnake?

- STAY ON TRAIL, WALK CALMLY PAST THE BEES. Do not walk in brush.

RATTLESNAKES: What is the BIGGEST rattlesnake you ever saw?

- Snakes like cool shade and warm rocks.
- If you see one, don't talk to them unless you speak their language.
- They sense your heat and footsteps (vibrations) and will strike at warm parts of your
body.
- Strike range can be their body length, but stand-off twice that.
- Snakes don’t have ears, but they feel vibrations in the ground.
- STOMP YOUR FEET on the ground so it feels your vibrations.
- Hungry? It tastes like rabbit with a consistency of fish. Carefully remove the head
avoiding poisonous fangs.
- If bit, EMERGENCY LOCATOR and evacuate if possible.

Have enough to eat. Have enough to drink.

Don't get too wet. Don't get too cold.
Sleep warm. Camp out of the wind.
Don't get too lost.

Observe, document, analyze trends, speculate on probable outcomes.

Failing to plan is planning to fail. Plan, Prepare, Practice, Perform.
Bring all you need, carry all you bring. Your mileage may vary
What will you really do when the stuff hits the fan?
What brought you to this point in your life?
What do you aspire to be when you mature?
Do not ever be the first one to break camp early and head out first, you will be the one to bust every
single cob web on the trail. Let someone else be the web buster for you.
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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/

20170424 Two deaths, one on Mt. Whitney, in Sequoia-Kings National Park

http://www.sierrawave.net/two-deaths-one-mt-whitney-sequoia-kings-national-park/

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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SUGARS YOU MAY LIKE
- MAPLE SUGAR (AMAZON)
- ORGANIC FREEZE-DRIED PINEAPPLE POWDER (AMAZON)
- HONEY POWDER (AMAZON)
- MANGO JUICE POWDER
- AMCHOOR OR AAMCHUR (AMAZON) - AMCHOOR OR AAMCHUR, ALSO REFERRED TO
AS MANGO POWDER, IS A FRUITY SPICE POWDER MADE FROM DRIED UNRIPE GREEN MANGOES
AND IS USED AS A CITRUSY SEASONING. WIKIPEDIA
- MUSCOVADO SUGAR (AMAZON) MUSCOVADO SUGAR
- DARK BROWN SUGAR (COMMON)
- LIGHT BROWN SUGAR (COMMON)
- WHITE SUGAR (COMMON)
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Bible verses on loneliness.

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/secret-hidden-wisdom-god
WATER
Springs
http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/maps_and_reports/

https://ca.water.usgs.gov/data/

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 >

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

https://www.scribd.com/document/351582862/Pct-Training-Gear-List-2017-06-17
https://www.scribd.com/document/351582863/10-Essentials-Plus-2017-06-17
https://www.scribd.com/document/351583188/Suggested-Resources-for-PCT-2017-06-17
https://www.scribd.com/document/351583016/Hikers-on-Trail-Pct-2017-06-17
PCT MILES NOBO
CANADA
-------- #78 2650.1 MILES
WASHINGTON [505.7 MILES]
-------- 2144.4 MILES
OREGON [455.2 MILES]
-------- 1689.2 MILES
CALIFORNIA [1689.2 MILES]
-------- 0 MILES
MEXICO

WA 19.1%, 0R 17.176%, CA 63.74%, 100% 2650.1 MILES.

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Critique your process:

How can you improve your process?
What baggage do you need to carry or drop?
Bring all you need, but carry all you bring?
Carry enough to reach the next town.
Your mileage may vary.
Hike your own hike.

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Comments?
Suggestions?
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