​Programs for Hikers

The program schedule is as follows:

• January 8 @4:00 p.m. – Cotuit Crest Kick-off with refreshments and a Skype session with the Late Bloom Hiker, Carol Chirpich (she’s in CA!)
• January 13 @6:00 p.m. – National Geographic’s Pacific Crest Trail January 22 @4:00 p.m. – Ansel Adams (PBS American Experience documentary)
• January 29 @4:00 p.m. – Movie showing: Wild
• February 13 @2:00 p.m. - Yosemite National Park, with Cape Cod National Seashore Chief Ranger, Leslie Reynolds
  
• February 19 @3:00 p.m. – All-ages Basket Weaving Craft
• February 24 @6:00 p.m. – Book Discussion: Wild, by Cheryl Strayed
• March 6 @4:00 p.m. – Cotuit Crest Trekkers’ Banquet
  

 
The following programs have yet to be scheduled:

• Artistic Influence of the California Landscape, with artist Neil Maciejewski
• Movie showing: Climb an Angry Mountain

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​Kick -Off Party and Virtual Display

During the Kick-off party, we will enjoy West Coast-themed refreshments, sign up new participants, answer questions and have a question and answer session with Carol Chirpich, the Late Bloom Hiker!.

View Carol Chirpich's talk HERE and download her pictures, too!

carol_chirpich_-_pct_pics.pdf
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Here is a list of the resources Carol Chirpich and her hiking partner used:

Erik The Black offers printed Pocket Atlas 
https://blackwoodspress.com/pacific-crest-trail/maps/atlas/

National Geographic - Excellent pocket maps Great detail. 
https://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/trails-illustrated-maps/pacific-crest-trail 

https://www.pcta.org/ For articles, permits and water reports etc

GutHook - Online subscription  - GPS maps - We used it everyday
http://www.guthookhikes.com/category/pacific-crest-trail

GAIA GPS - Subscription  - GPS maps
https://www.gaiagps.com/

REI - not just retail - Expert articles
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice

The Trek - Trail Blogs, articles and resources
https://thetrek.co/