Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
This probably repeats most of what you have already heard, but here is my two-cents worth. I think this basically comes down to personal preference and...
Bob Holland 2008-02-22 06:46:05 #49659

Re: Filters & Stoves
Somebody may have already said this, but the answer could depend on where you are going and how many are going. Normally, I just take Aqua Mira for water...
Bob Holland 2008-02-22 06:34:15 #49658

Re: Filters & Stoves
I think the high specific energy of the gas mix is kinda canceled out by the weight of the pressurized container. But it's all worth it, because...
johngeyles 2008-02-22 00:32:37 #49657

Re: More Grand Canyon Parking Proposed
A few comments on the Parking Proposal/Shuttle System: 1) The current shuttle system/parking lots are implemented parts of the park's last transportation...
jagchiker 2008-02-21 22:20:50 #49656

Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
That was exactly my son's and my hike last year and a friend talked me out of boots and into low cuts plus poles. After it was all said and done I felt that...
Holt Andrews 2008-02-21 19:42:35 #49655

Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
another great toe protection is the toe caps that ballet dancers use to protect their toes in pointe shoes. great foam caps that go over the entire front of...
ruthglenn 2008-02-21 19:41:48 #49654

Re: Got the "you're gonna die" letter for our June hike
I have to believe that was totally random or the ranger didn't want you to know they were the one making that call. PB -----Original Message----- From:...
Peter Borremans 2008-02-21 17:17:58 #49653

Re: Filters & Stoves
For what it's worth, I find the MSR Whisperlite stove to be the best for backcountry use. Perhaps a bit old school, but I like it's reliability and...
Lawrence Antonelli 2008-02-21 16:20:31 #49652

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