Escalante Route
Can anyone on this listserve tell me the condition of the Escalante Route? It's one of the few South Rim routes I have not done. From what I've read, it...
Paul V 2005-12-20 19:57:43 #39101
Re: More on light-weight hiking
I second your ULA comments. The P-2 is awesome. I bought it last
spring, and it was stellar for a week on and around the Escalante
route, and I started that...
ffeagans 2005-12-20 19:36:09 #39100
Re: More on light-weight hiking
Yes, you're right. For serious snow climbs one would want a boot
capable of crampons, and good insulation (probably plastic outers) too.
I don't do that. ...
Bob Bordasch 2005-12-20 17:45:09 #39099
Re: NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Jake Norton, a member of the group that found Mallory's body spoke to
our Rotary Club. I was honored to be asked to sit with him at lunch.
I cried when he...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-20 17:31:12 #39098
Re: More on light-weight hiking
Could be for true Alpine climbing which requires a heavy isulated over-
boot, usually plastic with the current technology, plus full crampons.
Spring and...
Doug N 2005-12-20 17:01:38 #39097
NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Probably shower shoes (AKA cheesy flip flops) or some kind of cheap
sandal up to snow line. If they own boots they carry them so they don't
wear them out....
Bob Marley 2005-12-20 16:42:07 #39096
Re: NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Hey Dick, I like your attitude and sense of humor. BTW, your reference
to the Sawtooth between Bierstadt and Evans reminded me of the first
time I attempted...
Bob Bordasch 2005-12-20 16:29:09 #39095
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