Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
Most of the problems that people experience come on the downhill part
of the trip...
Feet - Jammed toes and blisters from the trip down from the rim. Sore...
tombuchta 2004-03-07 09:43:07 #28712
Water on Tonto
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knew about reliable water sources in mid-
May for the Tonto between the Tip-Off and Grandview? I've read that
Grapevine is,...
mixn_vixen 2004-03-07 07:35:27 #28711
Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
I would suggest going down S. Kaibab and go out up Bright Angel also;
especially for the first time. Kaibab follows ridges so you get
great views going...
jagchiker 2004-03-06 21:00:48 #28710
Re: Down on SK and back up on BA trails
I think the S. Kaibab is harder mostly because the steps are higher where
they have the posts on the trail...but it is worth it because the views are so...
beachboywantabe@aol.com 2004-03-06 20:42:48 #28709
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
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