Re: Second Trip Advice
---Rosemary- How many days do you have? Grandview to Horseshoe Mesa
is a great day hike; 15 minutes down you get the "Grandview" of the
canyon- the best...
jagchiker 2007-03-08 20:46:58 #45279
Re: tents ....
Larry, I use a hammock often. The Rangers will not like an anchor to
a cottonwood tree though - especially at BA CG, IG CG, or Cottonwood
CG. We often...
rich_rudow 2007-03-08 18:57:53 #45278
Re: tents ....
Anyone ever use a backpacking hammock in the Canyon? Do the rangers
have a problem with using them with the cottonwood trees?????
Larry Rider
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Larry Rider 2007-03-08 18:44:18 #45277
Re: tents ....
Not based on personal experience - I have NEVER taken a tent into the
Canyon - I use a...
Dick Matthews 2007-03-08 15:57:40 #45276
Re: tents ....
I use an REI sub Alpine, 2 person. Their tents are easy to set up,
and have a lifetime warranty. Haven't used the tents you are
considering. If you watch...
Larry Rider 2007-03-08 15:04:11 #45275
tents ....
hi folks ...
care to offer up a comment as to your preferred backpacking tent ..?..
i'm looking to get something a bit lighter for a canyon trek come May.
...
couldbne1 2007-03-08 14:16:00 #45274
Re: Is the Colorado running clear?
A couple of two gallon zip locks work well for settling out river water when hiking. Very little weight and they virtually disappear in the pack when rolled...
Marsha Kesselring 2007-03-08 12:13:31 #45273
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