Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
When Dick mentioned Crocs awhile back, I bought a pair and I've been wearing them ever since. Lightweight, durable, comfortable, and not too expensive...
Kathy 2005-12-11 14:48:36 #38965

Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
Herb I have no problems but I do use poles and I generally do a hard 15-mile hike with about 3000' of gain every weekend to keep the tendons and ligaments in...
JD Schaefer 2005-12-11 13:49:36 #38964

Lightweight Footwear For Grand Canyon
I bought some cheapo ($6-7) water sock type shoes at Wal*Mart before one trip to use around camp and when crossing Deer and Tapeats Creek. These not only...
Watkins, Conor Maris (UMR-Student) 2005-12-11 13:08:17 #38963

Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
John, I don't need camp shoes when I wear NB 80X's. The lightest camp shoe is one that you don't carry. However, Crocs are...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-11 12:47:22 #38962

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

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