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  1. #21

    Default Mapbook Discount Codes

    Lulu has a 25% discount going on right now. Discount code is HOLIDAY25 The link to where the books are is: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/bearcreek1035

  2. #22

    Default Updated Alternates annotation files for 2014

    A southbound CDT hiker who finished last November collected a entirely new track line for me of the CDT alternates. The data was collected in a manner that improved our existing data set. It includes some new water sources, added detail, and some re-positioning of waypoints. I have just processed it all and updated the GPX and POI files. I strongly recommend that you follow the steps below and update the POI file on your GPS.

    The biggest changes were to the Silverthorne route in Colorado and the Spotted Bear alternate in Montana, so if you aren't doing either of these routes the existing files should work fine. The Spotted Bear has significant changes on the north end. A new map is here:

    http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com/Map_U...B4_Revised.pdf

    The modified gpi file is here:
    http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com/Map_U...GPI_Update.zip This includes the entire official CDT plus the Alternates

    To update POI's on the unit or a card:
    Remove any cards from the GPS. (if you are programming a card instead of the GPS, skip this)
    Connect the GPS to a PC.
    Using Windows Explorer, or any other file manager, navigate to the drive letter for the GPS.
    Open the Garmin Directory.
    Open the POI subdirectory and delete the current POI file. It will have a .gpi extension.
    Copy the new .gpi file to the POI subdirectory.
    Disconnect the cable. The GPS is now ready to use.

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    There have been requests every year from hikers wanting to purchase Mapbooks in a downloadable format. I have finally had the time to get it done. The CO, WY, and MT/ID Mapbooks are now available in electronic downloadable format. http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com/pdf_maps.htm This should give users lots of flexibility for producing only the maps they need, or to print maps at a larger scale than the printed books. The print versions are also still available.

    A similar book for NM will be available once we finish with the changes there.
    Last edited by bearcreek; 09-19-2014 at 10:50.

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    I have made maps for 18 miles of new trail which is now open in the Burros near Silver City which we surveyed last week after the startup. Also waypoints which are in the form of a zipped GPX file. Here is a link to the data:

    http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com/map_updates.htm


    When you get to waypoint 06-260XR, you will begin a detour which brings you to highway 180 north of Silver City. There is built trail continuing further north of 06-260XR, but it abruptly dead dead ends in very rough country so be sure to exit as shown on map #3.

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    How long is the new section? How much water?

  6. #26

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    The part that will be official trail is 18 miles at the present time. Then it is routed down a small jeep trail for 6 miles to highway 180. There was water every 8-10 miles last week, but one source looked like it was seasonal. When all is finished, the trail will connect to existing trail at the Little Walnut Creek Trailhead a few miles north of Silver City. There are about six miles yet to be built.

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    The 2016 version of CDT waypoints are now on http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com . The Mapbooks are available either from the Lulu website or Yogi's books. The bound Lulu version is much more expensive than the Yogi's unbound version.

  8. #28

    Default Printed Maps for 2016 and Lulu Discount code

    Lulu has a 30% off sale on the 2016 Bearcreek Map books with the discount code of NEWYEAR30 (all capital letters - must be used by 12/31). That's about as good as it gets if you want the bound books. If you don't care about the binding, a complete set of maps can be ordered from Yogi's Books for $95, and that has the Alternates book pages as well. You can also get complete printed sets of the latest Ley Maps from Yogi's. (I don't think the 2016 version of the Ley maps is available yet). As always, the matching waypoint and POI data can be downloaded at no cost from:
    http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com



    Here is a link to where books can be ordered on Lulu:
    http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/bearcreek1035



    Here is a link to Yogi's Books:
    http://www.yogisbooks.com

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