Re: keep boots dry?
Living on the west side of the Cascades, my experience is like Cindy's and Norm's, although considerably warmer. Staying dry in the rain just isn't likely. ...
Rob Brading 2005-04-02 13:46:13 #36043

Re: keep boots dry?
I have hiked a lot in cold, wet conditions in Northern Minnesota. Wet tent, wet gear, wet everything. Boots are just one of the wet things you have to deal...
Cindy 2005-04-02 12:52:35 #36042

Re: which trailhead?
Thanks to both of you. I have heard about the extra 1000 ft of elevation on the rim trailhead, and I don't mind elevation if it is more scenic. House Rock ...
franzsand@aol.com 2005-04-02 12:40:43 #36041

Re: keep boots dry?
doc, I have only used mine a couple times when I got caught wearing NB 80X's in ankle deep snow and slush. Those times they were great. They are too warm...
Dick Matthews 2005-04-02 09:08:02 #36040

Re: which trailhead?
It has always depended on where I was staying pre and post hike. I have always liked the lower th, but if I were staying at the north rim before and after my...
Peter Borremans 2005-04-02 08:48:29 #36039

Re: which trailhead?
I haven't done it for quite some time but coming down from the top used to be quite a thrash in places due to the locust brush. Of course the area was...
Bob Marley 2005-04-02 08:03:14 #36038

Re: keep boots dry?
Hi Dick...thanks ; I looked at the page with the gore-tex socks...how hot is it to wear them? We used to stick our feet in gallon sized zip lock bags but they...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-04-02 07:15:18 #36037

big apology
Hi Folks...I,or someone using my computer, has blocked messages from many of you on these lists including Karen House, Jim Mcchaud,etc as well as myself....I...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-04-02 06:59:38 #36036

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