Category Archives: CDT

Jonathan’s Ley’s CDT maps—now downloadable

Francis Tapon has put Jonathan Ley’s CDT(Continental Divide Trail) maps on the Internet for download.  Which is a very good thing if you need to make maps on the road or if you want to decide at a moment’s notice … Continue reading

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The Whole track for the CDT(Continental Divide Trail) on my GPS

This is something I found on Whiteblaze.  It’s a way to put the entire Jonathan Ley’s CDT route onto your GPS.   I made sure my tracks were all deleted and empty and I was able to put the whole track … Continue reading

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My GPS

I bought the Garmin60c GPS to hike the CDT(Continental Divide Trail), after being told by a past thru-hiker that I would spend days lost if I didn’t carry a mapping GPS. The difference between a mapping GPS and regular GPS … Continue reading

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Snow Levels on the CDT and the PCT for 2007

Before hiking the PCT, I watched the snow levels, as too much snow in the Sierras would make for a more difficult hike. So far, things look good for both a northbound PCT(Pacific Crest Trail) hike or a CDT (Continental … Continue reading

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set back

I went back to my cabin to recuperate for awhile. I had an accident with a ladder and broke my ankle, so, I spent the whole summer on my couch or on my hammock. It wasn’t a bad summer. I’m … Continue reading

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all fixed up

I have been hanging out in the Northwest waiting for my box of maps to catch up to me. My tent is now fixed as is my sleeping bag, and pants. I have a new pack, flashlight, hat and music … Continue reading

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SoBo sickie

After being sick for a month, I have left NM and headed north. I hope some rest and antibiotics will heal me. If I get feeling better I will start hiking south from Waterton Lakes.

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On the CDT

I finally made it to the CDT. I have spent the first two weeks sick and lost most of the time. I’m really happy to have a GPS and wouldn’t want to do this trail without one. The solitude and … Continue reading

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GPS’s and the CDT

Jason, 2003 thru-hiker, used a Garmin Vista. He was able to delete the maps that came with it, freeing up enough space to put ALL the maps for the CDT in it. He carried it in a little case attached … Continue reading

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Town Guide

The town guide continunes to be updated almost daily as I find new information. I combined sources to make a more complete town guide. Town Guide The sources are Mike and Kam’s Shop as you go guide , Tom Bombaci’s … Continue reading

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Maps

Thru-hiker, Jonathan Ley makes a CD that has all the maps of the CDT. You print them out on your home computer. They have been updated for 2004 and now include a way to use a GPS with them. The … Continue reading

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New Mexico water survey

Allen Stibora did a drive thru water survey in March. New mexico water survey

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shuttle to northern terminus

Amtrak goes to East Glacier, then it looks like the best way to get to the terminus is to take a tourist bus. http://www.nps.gov/glac/services.htm#Bus

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Map of the CDT

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