Re: Backcountry evacuation
Hyponatremia was unmentioned, possibly unknown, at GC until the cases
on the corridor trails and river came up a few years back. I don't
recall Butchart,...
Bob Marley 2002-09-23 10:37:21 #16768
Re: Backcountry evacuation
Thanks for the additional links. I sweat like a stuck pig when
working hard or hiking in the heat, I don't take salt pills, and have
never observed the...
Bob Marley 2002-09-23 10:28:09 #16767
1 day in and out of canyon feasible?
Hello, My husband, I, and our youngest daughter (almost 15) will be
making a quick trip to the Grand Canyon in October: flying to Phoenix
a Thursday,...
boyntonmiddle 2002-09-23 10:22:45 #16766
Re: Trekking Poles?
I use sticks when my pack weight is high, in windy places, when there is a
lot of water walking like the Zion Narrows and when there is snow and ice.
Last...
RMatth4505@aol.com 2002-09-23 10:20:24 #16765
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
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