Re: I'd like your help....
Hi Tina, I remember my first GC hike. I had been living in Flagstaff for about 2 months when a nieghbor and friend asked me to hike with him. He was 23, in...
Ryan Smith 2002-06-13 16:34:12 #15562

Re: GC Newbie Trip Report (long)
-- Hello syp&jwm sounds like you had a very impressive adventure, thanks for providing some interesting pointers. Please tell me what a "body glide" stick...
hwenger2001 2002-06-13 16:24:44 #15561

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

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