Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
Funny timing - I recently bought an updated Trails Illustrated map, and just a few days ago noticed that it shows the Escalate-75 route going along the river...
ffeagans 2008-04-09 20:59:24 #50321

Re: extra shoes
I used to carry Tevas for river crossings and camp shoes - this last trip I took a pair of Crocs - they are much lighter and easy to get on and off at night....
Jim Berryman-Shafer 2008-04-09 19:50:19 #50320

Re: Some Newbie Questions
I spent 5 days in the canyon over the Easter break - there were gnats, but nothing major. --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "mcupnorth" wrote: ...
Jim Berryman-Shafer 2008-04-09 19:49:49 #50319

Re: Some Newbie Questions
What about ordinary insect repellent..is it needed in the GC or PR? Thanks for any advice --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "richard2425848" ...
mcupnorth 2008-04-09 19:06:24 #50318

Re: extra shoes
Thanks for your advice. We will get some liners and try 'em out. Taking sandal's for PR. We have been training extensively for a year now doing hills up and...
mcupnorth 2008-04-09 19:06:13 #50317

Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack? - thanks to all
Thanks to all who have taken the time to reply with great ideas and insight. We did (today) obtain some rat sacks. I'm looking forward to trying them. ...
Rob 2008-04-09 18:42:09 #50315

Re: Some Newbie Questions
Lyn - Are you spending one night or two nights at the bottom. If one, you won't have time for a 4-5 hour side trip. If two, going up the Clear Creek Trail...
richard2425848 2008-04-09 18:22:12 #50314

Some Newbie Questions
We too, are novices at hiking in the Grand Canyon. We are spending several days at Bryce, driving to SR and taking the shuttle to NR the first week of...
Lyn Schnug 2008-04-09 16:58:43 #50313

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