Yogi's Pacific Crest Trail Handbook 2018-2019

The thought of planning and completing a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike can be overwhelming. There's so much to learn: how to resupply, what shoes or gear to buy, how to survive in the desert and snow, etc. "Yogi's Pacific Crest Trail Handbook" answers all these questions . . . This valuable planning and hiking resource is written by hikers for hikers. It takes the confusion out of pre-hike planning and on-trail logistics. It is a collection of different opinions from people who have thru-hiked the PCT. This is the stuff we wish we knew before we thru-hiked. The first half is a collection of tips from previous PCT thru-hikers on a variety of hiking topics such as: - Maps and Guidebooks - Clothing - Footwear - Packs - Shelters - Sleeping Systems - Ultralight Hiking - Desert Advice - Sierra Advice - Resupply The second half is the Trail Tips and Town Guide. You'll find: - How to get to and from each resupply location - Town maps - Maildrop info - Town info: resupply, lodging, restaurants, ATM, internet, fuel, shower, etc. - Historical water source information - Where to go at confusing trail junctions - Sierra-specific: tips for crossing the passes, bear box locations, canister-required areas, Sierra public bus info; detour info - The best places to eat - Hiker-friendly motels - 13-time PCT thru-hiker Scott Williamson has contributed his comments regarding water availability and places few people know about.