Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
Oh, on the SK trail it is really not any steeper (to me), the BA trail has ~2 miles of river trail so the average grade is less. I recommend going in on the...
Owen Kittredge 2004-03-06 19:25:45 #28708

Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
You need to call the Back Country office, # should be listed on your permit. I do not think they start answering the phone until after 12 Noon, someone else...
Owen Kittredge 2004-03-06 19:20:42 #28707

Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
From the sound of it your training might not be enough. Both SK & BA have nearly a 5,000 foot drop to the river with grades in some sections of 15+...
Sam 2004-03-06 18:29:28 #28706

Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
We've just got back from training hike for 2 hours with 25-28 pounds backpacks. I think about 3-4 miles. The terrain is 90% flat. Feeling OK and no hurting....
California 2004-03-06 16:27:39 #28705

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I think LNT is a good guidline to follow. Leave no trace means pack it out and leave it the way you found it. The colors people choose in gear is their...
Tony 2004-03-06 11:06:05 #28704

Re: How Saddam survived
What does this have to do with the Grand Canyon? Tony. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerald T. Hardin To: grandcanyon@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Tony 2004-03-06 11:01:56 #28703

Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
I have taken y13 to 45 year olds into the canyon and the younger ones always handled the down hill much better than the adults. Sounds like you are going...
Owen Kittredge 2004-03-06 09:46:37 #28702

Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
Will you hike with packs as heavy or heavier than you'll be carrying into the Canyon? Is there somewhere to get lots of downhill (with your packs...
Kenneth McNamara 2004-03-06 08:31:45 #28701

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