Re: Gadgets
I really agree both from rescue experience as well as hundreds of hiking
miles in the canyon. The climbing gym and the GPS often give a false sense of...
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2007-03-12 11:27:32 #45344
Re: Space on permit for Point Huitzil/Royal Arch/Elves Chasm/South
This is a phenominal route. The Indian ruins and petroglyphs through
the toroweap and coconino are really cool. The route through the
coconino goes...
rich_rudow 2007-03-12 10:48:37 #45343
Re: Gadgets
Sam,
The gadgets are not dangerous, however substituting a gadget for skill
and common sense is dangerous. Gadgets don't kill people.
For mountaineering a...
Dick Matthews 2007-03-12 10:32:54 #45342
Re: Gadgets
I don't know how this thread got started exactly, but I don't remember anyone advocating the use of GPS units in Grand Canyon. I agree with Wayne that they...
Bob Bordasch 2007-03-12 10:17:09 #45341
Re: NAVIGATION
As usual...Very well said... Some of the newer higher end GPS units
work much better below the rim and aren't useless.
GPS is constantly changing with...
Sam 2007-03-12 09:46:26 #45340
Re: Cedar MOUNTAIN
Jim,
I haven't climbed Cedar Mountain, but I have driven out that road a few
times (one of the ways to get to Blue Spring). You'll need a high
clearance...
Hank Schnieder 2007-03-12 09:19:52 #45339
Re: Gadgets
Interesting article... I was thinking of Mt Hood too...
I think with the proper use of gadgets those guys could of
lived/saved.
Proper use of a GPS and...
Sam 2007-03-12 09:08:08 #45338
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