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Hiking references

 

I looked at different Internet sites and books to prepare my voyage, on the subject of hiking (and cycling references) as much as horse riding

 

 

 

CDT (CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL)

 

 

picto rando The website of my friend Christopher Hiller who is travelling the CDT from April to September 2014 from South to North
HillierHikes.com  and his blog to keep tabs on his adventure: http://wolverinecdt.blogspot.fr/

  

picto rando The association that promotes the route 
http://www.cdtrail.org/

 

picto rando Nice website by "Cookie & Paul", who travelled the CDT in 2008
A free video of their adventure is available on their website. It’s a bit scary in some parts; I decided not to watch it all! 
http://www.made-in-england.org/

   
picto rando The experiences and video of two "thru-hikers" (who hiked the entire CDT)
http://scarletandwildflower.com/

 

picto rando The CDT’s technical aspects (guides, GPS points, etc.)
http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com/

  

picto rando“Yogi books” are a benchmark on the trail, with information on possible stops, postal points, supplies, etc. (available for the PCT and CDT)
http://pcthandbook.com/

 

 

FOR ANYONE TEMPTED BY THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL!

 

 

Although this is not the trail I’ll be travelling in the end, I would like to share a few references that helped me in my research and got me dreaming. They also laid down the first paving stones for my trip. They could turn out to be useful if you’re thinking of going that way!  

 

 

picto rando A huge thank you to Elodie and Stéphane who shared their experience of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2011 – I wholeheartedly recommend their website, which features all of their travels
http://www.elodiestephanevoyages.fr/

 

picto rando An ironic, humorous version of the Pacific Crest Trail
http://monbasinstinct.com/

 

picto rando Maps of the Pacific Crest Trail
http://www.pctmap.net/

 

picto randoOfficial PCT website
http://www.pcta.org/

 

picto randoA website with masses of information on the PCT
http://www.planyourhike.com/

 

 

DOING IT BY BIKE...

 

 

picto cyclo  Excellent reference site for bike travelers (I bought my map and guide for the Great Divide here)
https://www.adventurecycling.org/

 

 

PLUS...

 


picto rando An amazing online library listing all of the major trails in the world – ideal for dreaming and preparing your trip!
http://www.traildino.com/

     
picto rando The store where I bought my excellent hiking boots and three pairs of pants
http://www.cordonnerie-deuso.com/  

 

picto rando For fans of ultralight backpacking
http://www.randonner-leger.org/

 

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