Re: Seasoned Hikers
How about one of those umbrella hats? They look completely goofy but I bet they do the trick. Constant shade on the top of your head and space for air...
Rob Brading 2003-05-29 11:10:13 #22273
Re: Seasoned Hikers
hat,glasses,sunscreen
I've been meaning to try this (Ray Jardine
recommends it in "Beyond Backpacking"): an umbrella !
Keeps the sun off. Weighs well...
johngeyles 2003-05-29 10:59:31 #22272
Re: Seasoned Hikers
As I live at Grand Canyon I do NOT avoid the summer months. I try to
hike at least a few miles every day. Before I moved here I frequently
came in the...
bob41_2001 2003-05-29 09:53:16 #22271
Re: lava falls trail Q's
thanks for all the valuable info on this trek from all who replied.i
probably will do this as my next hike. 2
twocanoeit 2003-05-29 09:17:58 #22270
Re: how common are rattlesnakes on trails inthe summer day/night?
here is another ideal..go to a med supply house and buy a syringe and
open up the end with a knife blade. i bought a larger size for .28
and opened up the...
twocanoeit 2003-05-29 08:31:21 #22269
Re: Seasoned Hikers
Hi Jacci,
Hang in there. It looks like you have it together. I think you can make it. I am not a "seasoned" Canyon hiker but I have hiked in Death...
WILLIAMS, EDGAR W 2003-05-29 06:33:42 #22268
Re: Seasoned Hikers
Put me down as another hiker who no longer backpacks in the Canyon
in the summer. In the distant past (OK, the late '70s) I did a 4-day
S. Bass trip in...
David Marcus 2003-05-28 23:27:09 #22267
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