Re: Conditioning for the Grand Canyon
Once I was explaining to a friend how difficult Canyon hiking was and
mentioned that the climb out was around 5000 feet. He said he thought
he could do that...
Gene 2003-12-07 17:27:49 #26598
Re: TRIP PLANS - PERMITS, ETC. IDEAS PLEASE
thanks Gene! I am not in incredibly great shape, but have done my 4 previous
trips in August heat...have to admit that did run out of water on the Clear...
beachboywantabe@aol.com 2003-12-07 17:15:08 #26597
Re: [off topic-slightly] Paria River gorge
I remember asking the same questions years ago when I was getting
ready to hike the Paria. The question is not really off topic, as
there are watery stream...
bill_orman 2003-12-07 16:06:36 #26596
Re: [off topic-slightly] Paria River gorge
I've done the through hike of Paria several times Marty and I always
wore old hiking boots. Most of the time you can easily cross the
river and there is a...
Bob Marley 2003-12-07 16:02:25 #26595
Re: Conditioning for the Grand Canyon
While studying to be a mountain guide we were told --- 'to become a
better climber, climb more.' Practice, practice, practice. I am a
firm believer in...
bob41_2001 2003-12-07 15:51:48 #26594
Re: Conditioning for the Grand Canyon
However, I must add that training in a gym and hiking
in the Grand Canyon are very different. The ideal
conditions of a gym don't prepare you for the...
TT 2003-12-07 15:37:32 #26593
Re: TRIP PLANS - PERMITS, ETC. IDEAS PLEASE
A good place to start for your trip planning is Bob Ribokas' GC site
http://www.kaibab.org/gc/bc/gc_trail.htm and the official park service
info at...
Gene 2003-12-07 15:08:01 #26592
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