Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Not a dumb question at all--I say go for it. The first time I went
down there I had no idea what I was getting into and it never
occurred to me to train...
maryphyl 2002-03-22 16:48:08 #14179
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Hi Steve --
Good responses already. Maybe at least one of the 2 adults can get
in a little more training time so there will be one stronger hiker to
carry...
cheops82 2002-03-22 16:43:41 #14178
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Steven,
If you can't change the permit to include 1 night at IG, then another option
might be to have the mules pack your stuff in and out. That way you...
Jill Atkinson 2002-03-22 15:32:04 #14177
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Steven -
You should try the 8 miles with full packs (don't forget 3 qts of water
each). But I wouldn't take the cell phone.
If the 3 of you can't do it...
Ken McNamara 2002-03-22 15:03:19 #14176
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
That is an excellent question.
Well, We are somewhere between the couch potato and being able to do
a 4 mile walk every couple days. WIDE range I know. I...
stevenlesn 2002-03-22 14:48:45 #14175
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Steven -
Define what you mean by didn't train.
If you haven't walked 4 miles in one stretch in 10 years - you'd
probably better postpone this trip.
On the...
Ken McNamara 2002-03-22 14:11:18 #14174
Re: "Freefall Route"
The Tibbetts Route is named after the women who pioneered it
(Ellen was her first name, I believe). The route is often confused
with the Huntoon Route which...
oriska2001 2002-03-22 13:51:42 #14173
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