Butchart Butte proposal
I'd like to let Canyon hikers know about a possible newly-named
summit. Here's a webpage describing a butte in the eastern Grand
Canyon that will be up for...
arizonaelias 2008-04-08 10:26:55 #50261
Re: alum
Faster acting is important if you're "making" water there then retreating to
a camp away from the source. If as you say, a dropper bottle will be
sufficient,...
Peter Borremans 2008-04-08 10:18:00 #50260
Re: extra shoes
I am from a cool climate too. I wear liner socks only when I am hiking in
the desert. I recommend them.
As for extra shoes, I bring a pair of Tevas to wear...
Don Lundman 2008-04-08 09:35:38 #50259
Re: alum
The main advantages of using the prepared alum solution rather than
dry alum crystals or powder: faster acting (probably not important for
backpackers at...
driftersmith 2008-04-08 08:49:30 #50258
Re: extra shoes
I personally think liner socks are not needed. One of the reasons
people get hot spots and blisters is heat from wearing two many
socks. A good pair of...
paigefalk69 2008-04-08 07:38:54 #50257
Re: extra shoes
I like to wear sandals with a closed toe around camp. The closed toe
alleviates "stumping" your toes on rocks lor other toe busting
things and you can...
Russell & Kandice Ownby 2008-04-08 07:27:01 #50256
Re: alum
This is some good information... Personally I think this approach would be
better suited to boating rather than hiking as the solution will surely
weigh more...
Peter Borremans 2008-04-08 07:22:36 #50255
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