AZT 300/750 gps nav for a newbie?

[elobeck]

Soo, experienced bike packer, inexperienced GPS'er. Is it possible to navigate and ride/race the AZT 750 with GPS only? (with map as backup of course) in other words will a gps and Scotts track allow me to navigate this behemoth somewhat flawlessly?

[AZTtripper]

Yes, if you keep your wits about you.

On my 2006 trip I was able to follow a track track that Scott laid out for me with no cue sheet and only a basic map as a back up.

So far I don't think anybody's gotten lost while doing the 300, missed the course and came back in from the wrong direction sure, but not lost.

Just make sure you find the TH for the start and you'll be fine. Scott does not provide any beta on how to get there for a reason.  If you can't find the TH you don't need to go.
 

[ScottM]

Just make sure you find the TH for the start and you'll be fine. Scott does not provide any beta on how to get there for a reason.  If you can't find the TH you don't need to go.

Haha, gotta weed them out somehow. 

Yep, a number have successfully navigated the 300 with GPS, cues as backup and minimal (or no) maps.