Re: Help! Need advice! Thanks everyone.
If this is any consolation, MOST people who hike down to Phantom
Ranch make it back up - even us old timers.
Wayne Tomasi
Wayne Tomasi 2005-02-14 15:27:08 #34711
Re: Help! Need advice! Thanks everyone.
O.k, the "YER GONNA DIE!" comment made me laugh and I will NOT be
passing on to my group of middle aged gals who think that already.
So I was right. We have...
tdullmaier 2005-02-14 14:35:45 #34710
Re: Help! Need advice!
Also remember that being 52 is no impediment in itself - most of the regular Grand
Canyon hikers I am aware of are middle aged or older, all the way into the...
tomkbourne2002 2005-02-14 14:30:15 #34709
Re: Another Crystal Loop access question
No, it is right after the climb above where the talus descends to the beach. There is a large cairn there, I assume marking the ascent.
Claire
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franzsand@aol.com 2005-02-14 14:24:17 #34708
Re: Help! Need advice!
It's tempting to respond with "YER GONNA DIE!!," but it's not true...
As you may have realized, sheer determination without physical
training will not cut...
Doug N 2005-02-14 14:15:04 #34707
Re: Help! Need advice!
I agree with Mimi - DO IT! The hike up from Phantom will likely be
THE most physically demanding thing you have ever done (I am making
some assumptions...
deadhead1232000 2005-02-14 14:10:55 #34706
Re: Help! Need advice!
It is hard. Really hard. It may not be just a matter of
being "rescued". The park service rescues only those at risk of
death or serious injury. You...
mhill5252 2005-02-14 14:08:13 #34705
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