Re: Getting stressed about permits
Thanks, we do plan to have headlamps with us but would rather see
everything we can. 3:30 seems doable for us. I would be the slowest
of our group.
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mmceachern5 2007-02-18 17:54:50 #44979
Re: Getting stressed about permits
The new moon in August is on the 12th, so you won't get much moonlight unless you go toward the end of August.
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Bob Bordasch 2007-02-18 16:52:03 #44978
Re: Backpacks
Thanks for the review on the Osprey. We are looking at these packs
for our GC hike this summer. My husband always prefered the external
frames but I think I...
mmceachern5 2007-02-18 16:44:09 #44977
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
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