Central sierra backpacking A resource for logging and planning outdoor recreation James Lehmkuhl Project goals Keep track of past trip itineraries for sharing with others Plan future trips Qualitatively rate features so a Best of The Sierra list can be easily generated ID: 763208
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Central sierra backpacking A resource for logging and planning outdoor recreationJames Lehmkuhl
Project goals Keep track of past trip itineraries for sharing with othersPlan future trips Qualitatively rate features so a “Best of The Sierra” list can be easily generated
Project description A data set useful for backpackers including…Digitized trail sectionsDigitized LakesProminent peaksIdeal campsites along routes Information regarding skill levels required for routes
Creation process Creating feature classes and attributesDigitizing physical featuresEntering data about featuresProducing a map
Creating feature classes and attributes Choose Feature types to include Choose attribute types to include
Creating feature classes and attributes Creating drop down menus
Digitizing physical features
Entering data about features Drop downs streamline and normalize data entry Consistent data aids in query process Additional fields may be created
Entering data about features Useful information Log of personal experience
Using the resource Choosing a route Location Duration Special equipment considerations
Using the resource Entire route Optional side trips Ideal campsites Information about lakes
Using the resource Optional cross country routes Peak access information
Using the resource Sorting Planning with distances Planning with trail type
difficulties File and database structureCoordinate systemsBase map selection
Learning outcome Familiarity with organizing databasesDigitizing is tedious but meditativeThere are a lot of places I want to go!
The end, thank you! All photos by James Lehmkuhl