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Suggested Resources for PCT

By Gerry Nance
(Revised February 18, 2019)

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 del norte por favor” and get a free
ride.
 Step off going NORTH, find 2 ORANGE TRAFFIC CONES north of a bush
by the parking lot, 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

Guthooks Apps - http://www.guthookhikes.com/apps


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

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


 AUGUST 16-18, 2019 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_Terra_Thermal_Anomalies_All,Reference_L
abels(hidden),Reference_Features,Coastlines&t=2019-02-18-
T00%3A00%3A00Z&z=3&v=-124.29209599592238,31.781265588402427,-
110.79209599592238,38.40821871340243

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/

Recent Earthquakes Pacific Northwest - https://pnsn.org/earthquakes/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/2019

Flightradar24 - aircraft in the sky –


https://www.flightradar24.com

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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Hiker Terms
by Dixie.
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CgZf19_AHU
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQdx9ufAeC0

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/ solar power

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)

Emergen-C - https://www.emergenc.com/products

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 water filters- 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 knives - 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 sleeping pads - 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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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.

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.
- They may slip into your sleeping bag on a cold night to stay warm.
- 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. Call for HELP if need be.

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?
Pro Tip:
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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DEATH HAPPENS

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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WATER
Springs
http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/maps_and_reports/

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

--------------------------------
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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How are you doing?
I could be better, I could be worse, but I’m happy to be somewhere in the middle.

If we’re not having fun, then we must be re-defining the word.


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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POST HIKE
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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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.

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