Re: Grandcanyon: Tuckup
The last steep part is on friction and fingerholds which makes it
difficult to downclimb. I don't know what class that is but it is
advanced enough that...
Bob Marley 2004-09-05 09:01:27 #31836
Re: Grandcanyon: Tuckup
Not really. I think Tuckup is more exposed. And unlike Cranberry, the Tuckup descent
is on fairly smooth rock without great hand holds.
--- franzsand@......
Bob Bordasch 2004-09-05 07:37:00 #31835
Re: Grandcanyon: Tuckup
It sounds similar to the descent at the bend in the Supai coming from
Cranberry Canyon to Deer Creek. Is that a fair comparison?
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franzsand@aol.com 2004-09-05 06:31:20 #31834
Re: Do it if you have the chance (Rim to Rim) - plus what I learnt
Cool!! Mary
In grandcanyon@yahoogroups.com, "kaibab58" wrote:
> After months of planning and reading posts for advice and guidance
> finally did the rim...
MaryPhyl@mail.com 2004-09-04 12:10:55 #31833
North Bass
Robert and I have a permit for a whole week playing around North
Bass in Oct. We have been down there many times--what I am asking is
for recommendations...
MaryPhyl@mail.com 2004-09-04 12:07:39 #31832
Re: Grandcanyon: Tuckup
Always been able to come down the shute above with packs on and
lowered packs from the ledge with no problem prior to downclimbing.
Lots of webbing would be...
Bob Marley 2004-09-04 07:34:48 #31831
Re: Grandcanyon: Tuckup
The initial 50' or so in the steep ravine could be kind of spooky for
some, especially with a pack on. There is a lot of exposure and
breaking loose there...
Bob Marley 2004-09-04 07:33:17 #31830
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