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    Other than when the trail is burried in spring by snow , I've never needed a GPS to navigate the JMT. A good map and checking it at every junction should keep you from getting lost. When there is snow, you want to identify what feature in front of you is the next pass before you get to close so you know where to head when the trail disappears under the snow. In that case, forget where the trail is and just head straight up to it.

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    I hiked last summer when their was almost no snow... so navigation on the trail wasn't needed... just needed to check the App after trail crossing and otherwise enjoy the scenery with no need to constantly track your navigation on a map.

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    Maps are a given in my book. That doesn't explain the lengthy discussions about guide books. Repeated for each new hiker.
    But I've never hiked in California. Probably never will.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Maps are a given in my book. That doesn't explain the lengthy discussions about guide books.
    The books being described here are essentially books of maps rather than guide books.

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    Oh.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maui Rhino View Post
    I carried sections of Wenk's book... Very helpful. I also used Ray Rippel's PDF on planning a JMT hike. He recently updated it, and give good advice on the permit process. http://www.jmtbook.com
    I have to plug the JMTbook.com myself. Best one I have found so far.

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    Im constantly surprised by the people that love wenks book.

    I just found it....superfluous information, largely unrelated to what was NEEDED to plan to hike the trail. I couldnt even read it at home. I have short attention span and need info Im looking for or lose interest quickly.

    Lots of online sites to point in right direction though.

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