Yogi, I’ve seen a few posts from you that indicate thet you’re working on a PCT guide. Any estimate on when it will be available for sale and where? Thanks.
-2004 wannabe
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Yogi's PCT Guide?
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#2
It’s finished. But I can’t print it until I get permission from the PCTA to use the Data Book mileage. It’s a copyright issue. This has been pending for about three weeks. The second I get the go-ahead from the PCTA, I’ll have the book printed.
I’m really happy with the book. About 30 previous thru-hikers have contributed their opinions on a variety of hiking topics: water treatment, tips on hiking the sierra, footwear, resupply, desert hiking, etc. That’s Part 1. Part 2 is detailed information on approximately 50 towns (how to get there, maildrop info, resupply, lodging, restaurants, internet, ATM/phone, etc) PLUS on-trail hints about confusing trail junctions, hard-to-find water sources, tips on crossing each pass, water caches, and more.
I had hoped to have this ready to go by Feb 1. Unfortunately, I’ve hit this wall with the PCTA. I hope to have this resolved soon.
yogi
yogi
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#3
yogi was nice enough to mail my broken self a copy of this book for leisurely reading during my current sedentary stage. while i haven’t read as much of it as i’d like, what i have read was very enjoyable. rather than a traditional this is a back pack, you can cut these straps to save weight and line it with your z-rest for stability type of book; what you’ve got is “i use this backpack, it’s worked for me” now here is what 10 or so thru hikers have to say about their back packs and the features that worked for them on the PCT. in this respect it’s kind of like the banter you’ll find in any trail town when a bunch of hungry hikers sit down at a sizzler and start to talk gear. “dude, why’d you spend $50 on that titanium pot when you could’ve gotten one that’s for $5 at walmart that’s lighter? duh.” it’s funny. it’s enjoyable. it is NOT dry. it is a good read. many different options from many different hikers, many different types of hikers, are expressed. that’s what i found to be the most enjoyable and the most useful aspect of what i’ve read so far. granted i haven’t read the town info, but so far so good. i do hope the pcta can free up their sacred data and allow this book to go forward!!!
d-low
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I also got to review Yogi’s book. It will become an important part of planning and hiking the PCT. It’s something I wish I had.
Frankly, I don’t know how mileage can be copyrighted. It’s a fact, not the product of someone’s thoughts. Anyone have GPS data for the PCT?
-Cupcake
Cupcake Kennedy
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Yogi - count me in. I’d very much like an autographed copy (see how famous you are?) of the original printing. I’m beggin’ you! Thanks! OG
Old Goat
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hmm i’ll buy one. first edition might be worth something one day when yogi is really famous!
Bloody Cactus
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:boy
I was lucky enough to be one of the contributors of the book, as well as looking at the almost finished product. Gotta say, this book will be a welcome addition to the planning for any person thinking of doing the PCT. Real world advice, accurate info, and is actually a fun read. For you veteran ATers out there, it is the PCT equivalent of the ALDHA companion. All in all, when the book is published, it will be very valuable.
I hope the PCTA lets the mileage data shared. This helps the hiker community. Hopefully PCTA will lets the data be shared for those it will benefit.
Mags
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#9
I understand wanting to work constructively with the PCTA, but I don’t think mileage data can be copyrighted anyway. A list of measured distances is not a creative work. Could I copyright the distances between major American cities?
I am not a lawyer, however.
Eric
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Yogi’s Book
I have read this book, many times, from cover to cover. It is SO GOOD. It’s filled with PCT planning data. It is not a Yogi says book. It contains accurate, verified PCT related data. The book has interesting and informative comments from a number of thru-hikers also. Data is not usually interesting to read. This data is presented in an understandable, easy and fun way. Like D-Low said, “It is a good read.”
But more than being a GOOD book, it is VERY useful in planning a PCT section or thru-hike. It is a great compliment to the PCT Guide Book and Data Book. Had I had Yogi’s book as a resource when planning m y 2002 thru-hike, I would have saved myself 75% or more of the time I spent trying to make sense of all the PCT related info while trying to make sense of and put together a gear list, and an itinerary of mileage and town resupply.
Some of you know Yogi, some of you don’t. She is anal, detailed, organized, very smart AND a past and present thru-hiker. I say this not to promote Yogi, but to let you know that this book has everything to help you decide what you’ll need, where you’ll need it, where to stop, not stop and what to expect concerning the PCT.
A must have.
Gottago
Gottago
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#11
Except for waiting for this book. Yogi, I am so very eager to read your book. Good luck with PCTA.
J
Jim Keener
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Ditto for me. As a newbee for the PCt I feel like this is needed and look forward to its release.
Ganj
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The data isn’t copy protected. Just where you get the data. Can a map company just photocopy someone elses map, and then sell it for 1/100 for the price? No! In fact some maps use to contain “fake” cities on them so that if anyone ever copied the map and tried to pass it off as their own, the original map maker could sue them and would have proof.
Gravity Man
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