Re: Trekking Poles?
Chad, Give your poles extra length for going downhill. For the uphill you can shorten them/ However, I find it better leave them normal length and grab...
John Markham 2002-09-23 10:17:42 #16764

Re: Backcountry evacuation
Sally, interesting post. Thank you for sharing. I can only imagine what you must have gone through. I recently took care of a young child with...
bill_orman 2002-09-23 10:12:23 #16763

Re: Trekking Poles?
Chad, I use ONE pole, not 2. One pole allows me to take lots of the stress off my knees, especially going downhill. Two get in the way, for me. It's all a...
canoetrip_2000 2002-09-23 10:07:49 #16762

Re: Backcountry evacuation
Sally, Great post... I was not aware of any electrolyte capsules on market... What brand/type do you use? Old days salt tabs were used but I don't think...
hiking_arizona 2002-09-23 09:51:01 #16761

Trekking Poles?
Hello all... I will be doing a rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon next month. I have purchased trekking poles for the trip and used them yesterday for...
Chad Mason 2002-09-23 09:50:44 #16760

Re: Backcountry evacuation
Dear Sally-- You done good canyonsister!! Proud to know you. LOve, Mary
MaryPhyl 2002-09-23 08:56:49 #16759

Re: Backcountry evacuation
Bob Marley wrote: > Apparently a day's worth of instruction isn't enough to get someone > who has never experienced a unmaintained trail in summer heat up...
m a weber 2002-09-23 08:48:37 #16758

Extra space on permit
Hi Everyone: Couple from Tucson (in our 40's) looking for any experienced Grand Canyon hikers interested in backpacking to Deer Creek/Fishtail. Due to...
az2son 2002-09-23 08:04:13 #16757

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