Re: Need training suggestions
Several Points from a 56 year old couch potato backpacker:
Most important, talk to your doctor. With arthritis the pain may or may not be a sign that you...
Bob Washburn 2006-01-06 21:24:42 #39435
Re: What do you think of Grandview - South Kaibab hike for Scouts
tomkbourne2002 wrote:
> Did this trip involve the fellow looking for advice here prior to re:
> safety of the
> itinerary and experience of the leaders?...
Gene Fowler 2006-01-06 21:18:03 #39434
Re: Clear Creek mice and ravens
I have found that if the weather is at least reasonably warm, expect
rodents and birds. Tonto, esplanade, river, wherever. Campgrounds
are the worst though,...
ffeagans 2006-01-06 21:01:56 #39433
Re: Clear Creek mice and ravens
I use a URsack (www.ursack.com) with odor proof bags from O.P. Sak,
and I hang it with fishing line. I have never had a successful
critter penetration.
My...
ffeagans 2006-01-06 20:56:21 #39432
Re: Need training suggestions
I'm an avid distance runner who at age 61 has had to resort to supplementing my running with other aerobic activities. I used to run 35-45 miles per week, but...
Becky Ryder 2006-01-06 20:14:14 #39431
Re: Need training suggestions
I am a 72 year old woman. I have hiked both the length and width of the
canyon for the last 35 years. 1st normal weight? 2nd build up slowly. 3rd build...
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2006-01-06 20:13:25 #39430
Re: Need training suggestions
Terry -
A good measure of condition for hiking the Grand Canyon is a Cooper
test -- 1.5 miles in 12 minutes.
But that's only a part of the story -- the...
Kenneth McNamara 2006-01-06 19:22:22 #39429
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