Re: Getting stressed about permits
Sunset on the rim in mid-August is at about 7:20 pm. But it doesn't
get fully dark until almost 9:00 pm. If you left Indian Garden at 3:30
pm, a four-hour...
billferris2003 2007-02-18 16:37:35 #44976
Re: Backpacks
Hi Wayne,
I've always been an exterior frame advocate for summer and
established trail hiking until I ran across the Osprey Air Speed
packs. They are in...
Neil 2007-02-18 15:26:26 #44975
Re: Getting stressed about permits
when it gets dark
> in AZ...
I imagine there's a website. If you have a backcountry permit it will
tell you when sunset is. Don't forget AZ doesn't do...
johngeyles 2007-02-18 15:07:30 #44974
Re: Backpacks
Haven't tried the luxury lite, but as a late convert to interior frame, I found the use of available strap on exterior pockets helped the transition. They...
Bob Washburn 2007-02-18 13:41:34 #44973
Backpacks
I'm about ready to retire my latest exterior frame backpack. It has served me well for the past
5-6 years. On my last trip, my hiking partner was lamenting...
wayne90734 2007-02-18 12:51:57 #44972
Re: Winter doesn't have to be cold.
Well said, Neil. We're all human though, and that in itself keeps
discussions and
threads on a roller-coaster plane sometimes. We just have to remember...
Tracey W 2007-02-18 12:12:14 #44971
Re: Getting stressed about permits
I'd allow 4 hours min and 5 hours max to hike out from Indian Garden. The
Bright Angel Trail
seems to switchback forever going up. Someone else will have to...
Tracey W 2007-02-18 11:36:28 #44970
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