Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
All this talk about footwear makes me wonder if anyone has
good suggestions for camp footwear ? I used to carry Tevas
until I checked their weight (well over...
johngeyles 2005-12-11 12:16:51 #38961
Re: Six days in Paradise
Kirk,
Can you describe more what was involved to pass by the
waterfall in lower Clear Creek (I've heard it called Butchart
Falls) ? I climbed atop a big...
johngeyles 2005-12-11 12:04:48 #38960
Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
With a
> > pack weight of about 30 pounds I had no problems at all with
the
> > lighter footwear.
I imagine there are other factors besides pack...
johngeyles 2005-12-11 11:44:23 #38959
ascent vs. descent (was Re: smell)
after exercise. Something about heat causing more damage.
I think that makes sense if inflammation is the main issue.
But for me, it's tight muscles...
johngeyles 2005-12-11 11:34:32 #38958
Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
Dick
Had I read your comprehensive post first I would have skipped mine.
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, Dick Matthews
wrote:
>
> m_landman...
Phil Gutkin 2005-12-11 10:15:29 #38957
Footwear
Many high performance low cut-hiking shoes have advantages. They
weigh less and are more responsive to the terrain. They dry much
faster but there are trade...
Phil Gutkin 2005-12-11 10:05:57 #38956
Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
A comment on wear that applies to both options. I find the insoles fail in both types far before other components. With my situation, heavy weight - narrow...
Bob Washburn 2005-12-11 09:06:26 #38955
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