Suggested Resources for PCT

By Gerry Nance
(Revised May 26, 2017)

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
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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.
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List of All Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Points -
https://planyourhike.com/planning/resupply-points/
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Hikertown, 26803 W Ave C 15, Lancaster, CA 93536 <MILE 516>
- http://www.hikertown.org/
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Hiking Project: PCT Campo to Warner Springs -
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7009464/pct-campo-to-warner-springs
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SEVEN PRINCIPLES - https://lnt.org/learn/seven-principles-overview
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Halfmiles PCT Maps - https://www.pctmap.net/maps/
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DANCES with MARMOTS A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure MAP AND ELEVATION
CHARTS - http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa/charts.html
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EOSDIS World view
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?
p=geographic&l=MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Terra
_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor,Reference_Labels(hidden),Reference_Features(hidd
en),Coastlines&t=2017-04-10&z=3&v=-131.572265625,30.744140624999993,-
103.44726562499999,43.83984374999999
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YouTube - Suspicious0bservers - Subscribe for Ben Davidsons 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/
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Southern California Earthquake Data Center (SCEDC) -
http://scedc.caltech.edu/
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Recent Earthquakes in California - http://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/
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Drought Monitor - http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
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The Photographers Ephemeris (App) -
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/
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Dates of Moon Phases in 2017 Year - https://www.calendar-
12.com/moon_phases/2017
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Flightradar24 - aircraft in the sky - https://www.flightradar24.com/33.34,-116.83/7
SkyVector - https://skyvector.com/
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Broadcastify (App) - http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/219
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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
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Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/
>>> Amazon Prime delivers 7-days a week. <<<
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ANKER - https://www.anker.com/
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Bedrock Sandals - https://bedrocksandals.com/
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Blue Sky Gear - http://www.ustbrands.com/catalog/bsg/index.html
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Brach's - http://www.brachs.com/products/
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CARHARTT - http://www.carhartt.com/
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Chacos - http://www.chacos.com
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COLEMAN - https://www.coleman.com/
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COGHLANS - http://www.coghlans.com/
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Condor Tool & Knife - El Salvador - http://www.condortk.com/
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COUNTYCOMM - EDC https://countycomm.com/
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CRKT - Columbia River Knife and Tool - https://www.crkt.com/
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Darntuffs - https://darntough.com/
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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
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Dirty Girl Gaiters - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/ $23
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Discount Mugs - imprinted quantity items - https://www.discountmugs.com/
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ECO Products - brown paper napkins?
http://www.ecoproductsstore.com/dinner_napkins-15_x_17_2-ply_duplicate.html?
size=Pack+500&gclid=CjwKEAjw_uvHBRDUkumF0tLFp3cSJACAIHMYNQpgf5SQHOy
PinCS0fbaNdl_vl84LD4k4d5tvuXRfhoCWjPw_wcB&kwid=productads-
adid^58598954776-device^c-plaid^59786535148-sku^SCA@ADL4D786E%40PK500-
adType^PLA
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E plastics Ridout Plastics San Diego - http://www.eplastics.com/
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Evernew - http://www.evernewamerica.com/
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Farm to Feet - https://www.farmtofeet.com/
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Filson - Expensive durable clothing - tin pants https://www.filson.com/
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GLOCK Store - http://www.glockstore.com/
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GoPro - https://gopro.com/
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GRAINGER - any local store or online
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear - https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/
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Industrial Metal Supply - https://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/
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Joby - https://joby.com/
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KLYMIT - https://www.klymit.com/
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KUIU - http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-accessories-field-gear/
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LaSportiva shoes - http://www.sportiva.com/men-s/men-s-footwear.html
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Lighter Pack - https://lighterpack.com
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Major Surplus - https://www.majorsurplus.com/
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McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/
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MRE SPOONS - https://theepicenter.com/mre-spoons-50-pack.html
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MSR - Mountain Safety Research - https://www.msrgear.com/
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Nub Floor -
https://www.sierramadreresearch.com/shelter-accessories/nube-floor
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Outdoor Research - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/country
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Paper Mart - Metal Tins https://www.papermart.com/metal-containers/id=19037-index
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Patagonia - http://www.patagonia.com/home/
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PRAXAIR - any local store safety glasses
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Public Displays of Confection - handmade candy http://pd.net/
Lofty Pursuits https://www.youtube.com/user/LoftyPursuits
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REI - https://www.rei.com/
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Rivertrail Foods - raw vitamins http://www.rivertrailnaturals.com/
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Sierra Designs - https://sierradesigns.com
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SA SALT ARMOUR - https://safishing.com face shields
Hats - https://safishing.com/product-category/safishing/hats-visors/
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SAWYER - https://sawyer.com/
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Sea to Summit - http://www.seatosummitusa.com/
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Sierra Trading Post - http://www.sierratradingpost.com/
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SOL - http://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/
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Smartwool - http://www.smartwool.com/
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Status USA Decals & Graphics - https://www.statusdecalsusa.com/
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SURVIVAL PAX CO - https://www.survival-pax.com/
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Swim Outlet - water shoes, mesh bags https://www.swimoutlet.com/mesh-bags-c10054/
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Thermarest - https://www.thermarest.com/
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The Packa - http://www.thepacka.com/
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The Tent Lab - http://thetentlab.com/
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ULA - http://www.ula-equipment.com
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ULINE - packing supplies https://www.uline.com/
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Ultimate Survival Gear - http://www.ustbrands.com/
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Vargo - https://www.vargooutdoors.com/
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Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/
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West Marine - signals - https://www.westmarine.com/
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White Cap - any local store
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Exofficio - https://exofficio.com
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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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x> Go easy first week, low miles get your trail legs, carb load.
x> Remove shoes and socks during halts.
x> Check and treat blisters.
x> Acclimatize to the elevation.
x> Hydrate, use 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/
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Whats worse, being stung by Killer Bees or bitten by a Rattlesnake?
- STAY ON TRAIL, WALK CALMLY PAST THE BEES.
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RATTLESNAKES: If you see one, don't talk to them unless you speak their language.
- They sense your heat and strike at warm parts of your body.
- Strike range can be their body length, but stand-off twice that.
- create vibrations in the ground.
- Stomp your feet on the ground so it feels your vibrations.
- Hungry? It tastes like chicken with a consistency of fish.
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A pack of 20 bamboo chopsticks weighs 3.7 ounces and can be used as tent stakes.
Thats 5.25grams per chopstick!
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Have enough to eat.
Have enough to drink.
Don't get too wet.
Don't get too cold.
Sleep warm.
Don't get too lost.
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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?
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NEWS 20170524 San Marino Woman, 27, Dies After Falling 60 Feet Down Snow Chute
on Mount Whitney: Sheriffs 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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HIKERS ON PCT 2017 (Scribd user Silverbull8)

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