Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

CICERONEISBN: 9781786312129

PCT - three-part guidebook and map books for thru and section hikers

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By David Jordan
Imprint: CICERONE
Release Date:
Format:
PAPERBACK
Dimensions:
178 x 124 mm
Weight:
620 g
Pages:
128

Description

A comprehensive three-book set providing all the information needed to prepare for and hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2650-mile hike through California, Oregon and Washington. Designed to be compact and lightweight the set is separated into three books, an introduction to the trail (130g) and two map books (160g and 130g). The introductory book covers all at-home planning and preparation for hiking the PCT. Detailed explanation of the trail structure, timings and how to approach the PCT Suggested itineraries for 110-, 120-, 130- and 140-day thru-hikes and an easy-going start option to aid with planning Advice on equipment and permits required on trail A background of the trail's history A look at the wildlife, flora and fauna encountered on the trail The two map books are designed to be used on the trail, one covering the southern stages from the Mexico border to northern California at Interstate 5, the other detailing the northern stages in Oregon and Washington to the Canadian border. Presented as 100 1-3-day stages for easy planning of either day, section or thru-hikes Where possible stages begin/end at trailheads for easy access to the route 1:100,000 topographic maps for the whole trail that can be used to supplement or replace digital mapping apps Each stage contains a waymarked route description with mileages, mapping, profiles, and locations of water sources and campsites Resupply tables are included detailing where food, mail drops and laundrettes are available close to the trail

Hiking, trekking and camping since a young age, David has hiked and camped extensively across much of the higher ground of the UK, Europe and Norway, as well as the US. In 2023 David hiked the PCT for a second time and became one of fewer than 200 people ever to thru-hike the trail more than once.

Map key Overview map? Preface INTRODUCTION A geologist's delight Weather patterns Plant and wildlife What the walking's like Planning Preparation Wilderness hiking Equipment Using this guide THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL Southern California 1 Campo to Van Dusen Canyon (Big Bear City) 2 Big Bear City to Agua Dulce 3 Agua Dulce to Kennedy Meadows The High Sierra 4 Kennedy Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows 5 Tuolumne Meadows to Interstate 80 (Donner Pass) Northern California 6 Donner Pass to Interstate 5 (Castella) 7 Castella to Interstate 5 (Ashland) Oregon 8 Ashland to McKenzie Pass 9 McKenzie Pass to Cascade Locks Washington 10 Cascade Locks to Snoqualmie Pass 11 Snoqualmie Pass to Manning Park Appendix A Local information and conversions Appendix B Useful addresses Appendix C Other publications Appendix D Schedules for 110 to 180-day thru'-hikes Appendix E Summaries of Ancient Brit's schedules Appendix F Ancient Brit's 2002 (160-day) schedule Appendix G Schedule for a 180-day thru'-hike Appendix H Schedule for a super-slow start

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