[off topic-slightly] Paria River gorge
Any suggestions for footwear in hiking the Paria river? As I understand it there are long stretches of dry/desert [last miles to Lees Ferry] but a lot of in...
marty-kardon 2003-12-07 14:35:39 #26591

Re: Hike to Marble
I'm sure Jim will be fine. Spencer and Soap are hiked by novices all the time. I have been up and down both of them multiple times with 6 year olds. I am...
bill_orman 2003-12-07 13:43:15 #26590

Re: Good trails for bad knees
Yes, lunges are great. You can do them stepping backwards as well as forwards. I started doing them a couple weeks ago (3 sets of 8 reps per leg forward, then...
Mann Connie 2003-12-07 12:55:30 #26589

Conditioning for the Grand Canyon
The most effective conditioning program for me is the treadmill with an incline. I vary the angle from a minimum of 30 degrees up to maximum of 35 degrees...
TT 2003-12-07 12:48:01 #26588

Re: Hike to Marble
I agree Adair. It is pretty tough hiking in much of Marble although the ledges below Kanab might also rank high in any toughest appraisal. The sections...
Bob Marley 2003-12-07 12:37:47 #26587

Re: winter hiking slapstick
Great story! My most recent was a sighting of #22 Condor at Plateau Pt. While looking over the railing, someone said, "Hay look, there is a condor! ' I...
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2003-12-07 12:36:09 #26586

Re: winter hiking slapstick
Great story Doc. I would have loved to be there to see that one and you came out smelling like a rose as usual. But then how would crampons save anyone from...
Bob Marley 2003-12-07 12:32:29 #26585

Re: Hike to Marble
They probably don't need a GPS for either of those hikes Erika. Neither is trivial though as you rightfully point out and some suitable experience would be...
Bob Marley 2003-12-07 12:27:16 #26584

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