Re: Kness and downhill
For what it is worth (medical folks might tell me I am wrong): I take ibuprofin preventively. Rather than waiting for pain in the knees, I take Motrin (or...
deadhead1232000 2003-10-12 02:02:41 #25018

Re: R2R2R Thanksgiving
14-14-12-5? Yikes! Scares me! ;^) My first hike was R2R. Hike from North Rim to Bright Angel Camp nearly did me in (note to self: no more 14 mile hikes on...
deadhead1232000 2003-10-12 01:52:12 #25017

Re: My first trip to Tatahatso. Advice needed: am I an idiot?
I'm not familiar with Tatahatso...but I am familiar with "in over your head" hiking. I had hiked the N>S Bright Angel a few times...a little Kaibab &...
deadhead1232000 2003-10-12 01:42:16 #25016

Re: My first trip to Tatahatso. Advice needed: am I an idiot?
Brilliant suggestion from Adair. South Canyon is quite rugged but substantially less risky. You will get to see Marble Canyon from the bottom which few...
Doug Nering 2003-10-11 18:54:28 #25015

My first trip to Tatahatso. Advice needed: am I an idiot?
Despite what Mary said, you are NOT an idiot. Idiots do not ask for advice! Seems to me you are getting lots of very good advice here, which proves your...
Jerry Dickey 2003-10-11 17:15:35 #25014

Re: My first trip to Tatahatso. Advice needed: am I an idiot?
I would have to agree with Bob, Doug and Mary - You are in way, way over your head on this one. This is some of the most rugged, unforgiving terrain in the...
bill_orman 2003-10-11 15:54:36 #25013

Re: My first trip to Tatahatso. Advice needed: am I an idiot?
If you were an experienced backpacker with possibly gps/map skills, dry country skills, I'd say go for it. Marble Canyon on either side is pretty remote. ...
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2003-10-11 15:41:53 #25012

Re: My first trip to Tatahatso. Advice needed: am I an idiot?
You probably don't want to hear this but yes, you are an idiot:-) Until you try about a half dozen easier hikes and work up your skills you should not try...
MaryPhyl 2003-10-11 14:14:47 #25011

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