First Hike Regrets
Here are a few regrets I have from my first Grand Canyon hike:
1. Wore jeans, which were way too tight and hot. Now I wear either
shorts or sweats.
2. ...
oriska2001 2002-06-13 16:17:39 #15560
Re: I'd like your help....
Hi Tina,
Here are our recommendations for newbies like
ourselves one year ago:
1)Pace yourself going down--we were so excited to get
down to Plateau Point...
Faulkner 2002-06-13 15:11:45 #15559
Adair, inquiring mind
Many thanks for that personal look into the aging process from a
well-conditioned middle aged adult. I live back east at almost sea
level. I also have been...
phg2 2002-06-13 14:44:34 #15558
Re: I'd like your help....
Yes, i have to agree, cheap equipment can make an otherwise
great experience horrible.
But my recommendation regarding hiking?
After a long day's hike,...
desertboilermaker 2002-06-13 14:44:06 #15557
Re: Thanks
One a more serious note and in following with the Walking stick
discussion...
I use Leki's and find the hike more enjoyable without the "fatty" hand...
John Markham 2002-06-13 14:25:07 #15556
Thanks
A big thanks to John (loved your sandpaper and other comments), E-Joe (I should cut the labels out of my clothes too! :-), and Adair (wow! 40 days at age...
Tina Caskey 2002-06-13 14:04:28 #15555
permits
There was a question whether the NPS ever denies permits. I applied for a
Cameron to Lipan permit and got back the extreme hike letter and a "hiker...
RMatth4505@aol.com 2002-06-13 13:46:13 #15554
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