Re: water?
Just to verify, we are NOT planning this trip like a heavy duty backpacking trip! Our packs loaded with our supply of water, snacks and a change of...
mcupnorth 2008-04-09 04:33:58 #50292

Re: extra shoes
I have several friends who swear by these socks. I also have a friend who hiked 60 miles in the Canyon last month in Teva type sandals with no socks. So to...
paigefalk69 2008-04-08 20:37:49 #50291

Re: extra shoes
I went the foot cream and Injinji split toe socks route a few years ago, and haven't needed moleskin since. I find the Injinji socks look dorky and dry more...
ffeagans 2008-04-08 20:06:27 #50290

Re: extra shoes
Keen sandals for around camp and creek crossings, with no socks. And I wear them rather than the boots on the hike up on the last day, too, this time over...
ffeagans 2008-04-08 19:59:07 #50289

Re: water?
WHOA......My Camelback loaded with the water and our snacks and change of undies,etc. is 18#!! I have been training with it at this weight for over 6 months...
mcupnorth 2008-04-08 18:38:32 #50288

Extreme hikes
I had one more thing to say about these extreme hikes. Trying to push the limit of ones abilities. The GC is wilderness, defacto but wilderness. When I...
Kirk Wasson 2008-04-08 18:31:48 #50287

Re: extra shoes
I really like to have some camp sandels on backpacking trips. Traditional Tevas or Chacos are heavy (2 lbs). I love my Teva Mush flip flops. Very comfy! and...
Bessie Hyde 2008-04-08 18:16:14 #50286

Re: water?
Right on! My thoughts exactly--50# corridor packs are very sad... Pack with water should be less than 25 pounds. From NK all the way to Phantom there's...
Sam 2008-04-08 16:17:14 #50285

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