Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Steven,
A high pain tolerance can be substituted for fitness. Ear plugs for the
whining would be helpful.
Dick Matthews
RMatth4505@aol.com 2002-03-22 17:40:21 #14182
canyon visionaries
Great view, amazing clarity.
thank you very much
hans
hwenger2001 2002-03-22 17:40:09 #14181
probable thumb route...
22 March 2002: A couple days ago, from the Esplanade below Great Thumb, I
saw a probable route up to the rim, that I hadn't heard of before. It is
on the...
holycow@asu.edu 2002-03-22 17:18:57 #14180
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
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