Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Steven Like Ken said the downhill is brutal. When you reach the bottom you will be praying for uphill. I have the following suggestions: 1. Start walking...
Owen Kittredge 2002-03-22 17:41:30 #14184

response to dumb question
I suppose one could with some veracity challenge my qualifications to respond since I haven't hiked in the grand ditch since i was 14 (33 years ago), it was...
hwenger2001 2002-03-22 17:40:31 #14183

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

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