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Pacific Crest Trail Data Book: Mileages, Landmarks, Facilities, Resupply Data, and Essential Trail Information for the Entire Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada Paperback – August 13, 2013
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FROM THE AUTHOR: THE JOURNEY
The future begins with a dream . . . . And what a wonderful dream it was! I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 1996; to this day, memories of that life continue to make me smile. The sweet innocence of the unknown, the lessons still to be learned. How I yearn to feel those moments! I started on the PCT not fully knowing what to expect. It was the most challenging journey I had ever attempted.
The long expanse of the desert, the refreshing High Sierra, and the beautiful Cascade Mountains—nature became my home. Every night, I slept in different places, sometimes on a hill, in a valley, or on top of a mountain. I found myself seeking and finding special places, and treasuring the times when I could feel deeply. In nature, I saw more moments that in my mind could not be possible, and yet they happened. I remember the uncertainty, the not knowing of what would be. But, at the same time, as my knowledge increased and gave power, it also limited me. Knowledge created a boundary that at times became the border of my life. It was only by questioning what I knew and in doing difficult things that I could grow. Here I learned my four treasured lessons:
Take care of those whom you love.
Take care of your health.
Do not limit yourself to what you know. Try and learn.
Share your life. We are not meant to be alone.
I am glad that many continue to protect this most beautiful treasure.
To the future!
—Ben “Gentle Ben” Go, June 2013
A note about my trail name: When I started on the PCT, I met many Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, most of whom had trail names. For two months, I hiked across Southern California with the veteran AT hikers pondering what my trail name should be. We finally reached Kennedy Meadows and saw the movie Grizzly Adams. Next thing I knew, my trail name Gentle Ben came into being, bestowed by the one and only “Rude Dog.”
The future begins with a dream . . . . And what a wonderful dream it was! I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 1996; to this day, memories of that life continue to make me smile. The sweet innocence of the unknown, the lessons still to be learned. How I yearn to feel those moments! I started on the PCT not fully knowing what to expect. It was the most challenging journey I had ever attempted.
The long expanse of the desert, the refreshing High Sierra, and the beautiful Cascade Mountains—nature became my home. Every night, I slept in different places, sometimes on a hill, in a valley, or on top of a mountain. I found myself seeking and finding special places, and treasuring the times when I could feel deeply. In nature, I saw more moments that in my mind could not be possible, and yet they happened. I remember the uncertainty, the not knowing of what would be. But, at the same time, as my knowledge increased and gave power, it also limited me. Knowledge created a boundary that at times became the border of my life. It was only by questioning what I knew and in doing difficult things that I could grow. Here I learned my four treasured lessons:
Take care of those whom you love.
Take care of your health.
Do not limit yourself to what you know. Try and learn.
Share your life. We are not meant to be alone.
I am glad that many continue to protect this most beautiful treasure.
To the future!
—Ben “Gentle Ben” Go, June 2013
A note about my trail name: When I started on the PCT, I met many Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, most of whom had trail names. For two months, I hiked across Southern California with the veteran AT hikers pondering what my trail name should be. We finally reached Kennedy Meadows and saw the movie Grizzly Adams. Next thing I knew, my trail name Gentle Ben came into being, bestowed by the one and only “Rude Dog.”
About the Author
Benedict Go thru-hiked the PCT in 1996 and since that time has been committed to updating the essential pocket guide to the trail. All of his book royalties are donated to the PCTA's Jane and Flicka Endowment Fund, which helps fund trail maintenance and promote trail use.
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jacques pulce
on October 4, 2013
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very comprehensive, light and easy to read, all you need to know to hike the PCT. Connected with corresponding maps it's a must-have.
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A lot of the necessary information to aid in planning a PCT thruhike and ALL of the necessary info to actually bring on the hike as it is e,tremely lightweight. A GPS with loaded maps in case of an emergency would pair well with this book.
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on February 24, 2014
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This book is fantastic and offers a lot of information to prep for the PCT. The maps are clear and just made me more excited to get going.
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Bret Gorham
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Section hiked the southern half of Oregon and brought this book along with the PCT: Oregon/Washington section rebound to fit the section we were on. A good book, lots of good information. I found that the 1/2 mile app and this book give different mileage markers, which can be a bit confusing, but not enough to get you lost. The book does not include a many of the possible resupply points in it, so only using the points given in here will have you carrying more days of supplies than you need to between points.
Between this book, the PCT: Oregon section, and the half mile app we never got lost despite 10 mile sections of snow drifts.
A good book to begin planning your adventure.
Between this book, the PCT: Oregon section, and the half mile app we never got lost despite 10 mile sections of snow drifts.
A good book to begin planning your adventure.
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Phillip L. Sowa
on October 5, 2014
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I used the book for 2100 miles of the PCT summer 2014. Much of it was useful. However quite a bit of it was out of date, inaccurate (like water sources) and names of land marks.
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on June 28, 2014
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Maps are very helpful for a worried mother of a thru hiker. Every time he texts or calls I mark his progress in this book.
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