Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
Beachbeanb,
By now you've heard a ton of advice about trails, weather,
elevation, etc., but I wanted to underscore something that's
inherent but not explicit...
mweber 2008-01-11 01:28:08 #49060
Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
I've done the GS three times. DO NOT go rim to river to rim in 1
day. You might consider the Bright Angel trail to Indian Gardend and
back up. This will...
jeff 2008-01-10 20:15:09 #49059
Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
NOT interested in that - a little fearful of roller coasters etc.
I don't know if it's too late to get reservations, but there are 1-day
non whitewater...
becki_s19 2008-01-10 17:19:29 #49058
Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
Having a 1 time R to R under my belt and being from the coast the best piece of equipment I took were a pair of treking poles. I'm on the short side and they...
e g 2008-01-10 17:08:28 #49057
Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
Figured I'd chime in with my 2 cents worth:
My first hike in the Grand Canyon was exactly what you proposed: I
hiked down the SK trail to Phantom Ranch,...
Darin 2008-01-10 14:47:37 #49056
Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
Sam: Very good on the Big Bear hike. I too live "in the Harbour" in So.Cal. I can attest to the altitude and how it affects a person. I only spent 1 full...
larry rider 2008-01-10 12:03:03 #49054
Re: Newbie question - are we in over our heads????
Good advice!
Rim to river and back during cool months is hard but doable for
almost any fit, healthy, and properly conditioned person. I know
many novice...
Sam 2008-01-10 11:39:43 #49053
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