Re: Rafting Co. ties off to a bush
Bob, I also use a tarp often for a shelter. Trees, bushes, deadfall, etc are much better anchors than stakes. I was told not to use trees in the Canyon and...
Dick Matthews 2004-06-02 15:51:34 #30394

Re: Rafting Co. ties off to a bush
When hiking Dick, I would guess it is just good practice to not tie to the vegetation but I have to admit I've suspended tarps for shelter between trees and...
Bob Marley 2004-06-02 14:58:17 #30393

Re: North Rim / Nankoweap in Oct / Nov
It might have been easier for you Josh if that first time was down. That probably does help with the route finding from the Nankoweap Trail to the top of...
Bob Marley 2004-06-02 14:56:35 #30392

Re: Rafting Co. ties off to a bush
That was a bit disjointed wasn't it :>0 I wasn't really suggesting tying off to the beavers, they are too darn elusive. Hopefully most got my drift. Beavers...
Bob Marley 2004-06-02 14:47:14 #30391

Re: autostart stoves?
We started using a Pocket Rocket a couple of years ago. Works like a blow torch which is a good thing and a bad thing. Boils water really fast, doesn't do...
Rob Brading 2004-06-02 12:03:42 #30390

Re: North Rim / Nankoweap in Oct / Nov
That is one thing not to discount, the wind can REALLY blow on Tilted Mesa. Can also make for a miserable nights sleep, esp. with a tarp and not a tent. ...
Josh 2004-06-02 10:52:20 #30389

Re: North Rim / Nankoweap in Oct / Nov
Adrian, I am with you there. I will probably at some point go down the upper TH just to do it, but I would also take the Marion/Seiber down instead of...
Josh 2004-06-02 10:49:10 #30388

Re: Swamp Point Road
We are going to go down North Bass around the Rainbow Plateau out Modred, but I have enough days so that if the ascent through the infamous brush water up to...
franzsand@aol.com 2004-06-02 10:20:18 #30387

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