WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE TWO SIZES OF HANDBOOKS?
Each Handbook has two sections: Pacific Crest Trail – Section one is the “Planning Guide” (8.5″ x 11″), section two is the “Trail Tips and Town Guide” (4.25″ x 5.5″). Continental Divide Trail – Section one is the “Planning Guide” (8.5″ x 11″), section two is the “Town Guide” (4.25″ x 5.5″). The two sections are bound separately because the two sections serve different functions. The “Planning Guide” contains information pertaining to the planning of your hike. The large size of this section allows you to make notes on the pages. This section remains as a whole book (pages are not ripped out). The “PCT Trail Tips and Town Guide” and the “CDT Town Guide” sections are half the size of the “Planning Guide.” This section is designed to be dismantled (rip the pages out). You will only carry the pages which pertain to the portion of the trail you are currently hiking. Carrying the entire book at all times is silly, and adds unnecessary weight to your pack.
