Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
Steven,
Your hesitation brings back memories.
I'm in my mid-50's, not athletic per se, but I do walk a lot. Before we
did our first hike last October, I...
Kathy Hayes 2002-03-22 22:33:01 #14188
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
The night at IDG would make it easier, but you can probably do the BA in
one day, if necessary. My advice is to *take your time*.
Another option is to...
Kathy Hayes 2002-03-22 21:56:12 #14187
Re: Dumb question, but I have to ask
I say "Go For It!"
The trails you will be on are like a major freeway. It's not remote.
The first trip I did was rim to rim, 4 years post op from a bone...
desertboilermaker 2002-03-22 19:31:09 #14186
Almost off-topic question
We'll be hiking into the Canyon next week during the Jewish holiday
of Passover. We'll be on the S. Rim for 24 hours before the
backpack. So my question,...
davidianmarcus 2002-03-22 19:02:26 #14185
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
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