January Floods
According to USGS data the floods of 20,000 cfs started on Jan. 2 and
are continuing. The river is a dark brown now, unlike the usual
green. For data info...
bob41_2001
Re: Snake Bite
In over thirty years of hiking the GC, I may have seen a dozen or so. I have
stepped within an inch of a coiled large rattler which did not strike. I...
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2003-01-05 10:55:09 #18755
Re: Thunder River timing
I'd personally keep the May 24th date..it's colder on the North Rim
...heck,I've hiked Thunder in July/Aug but always left before
sunup....Tapeats/.Deer...
doc thomas 2003-01-05 10:36:02 #18754
Re: Thunder River timing
Most people drive the Fredonia logging road to the Thunder River
trailhead. It stays below 7500 feet and is open usually by mid-April.
After that mud can be...
Bob Marley
Re: Bush opens up backcountry trails to vehicles
Of course, when Bush et al talk about "giving more control to the
locals", they mean only those locals who are in favor of resource
extraction and motorized...
Patricia Corry
Thunder River timing
We've secured a May 24-30 permit for the Thunder River-Deer Loop.
The dates are post-May 15th because that's when the North Rim
typically opens, and...
starklystark
Re: Snake Bite
Jerry -
The rangers I've spoken with regard rattlesnake bites as a case of
testosterone poisoning.
Do you recall the name and author of that...
Ken McNamara 2003-01-05 05:40:38 #18750
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