Re: Hiking out at night
There is a section of the South Kaibab trail just below Skeleton Point
which is fully exposed to the sun, and this time of year will be
extremely hot. Take a...
Darin 2008-06-30 11:52:51 #51543
Re: Hiking out at night
I view the sunrise on the SK trail as one of the great hiking experiences anywhere. My recommendation is to try to be on the trail at least half an hour...
Washburns 2008-06-30 11:10:13 #51542
Re: Hiking out at night
Thanks everyone for your prompt replies. You cannot imagine how valuable all
this information has been to us.
Our current plan is to take a light tent...
Luv Kothari 2008-06-30 10:56:45 #51541
Re: Hiking out at night
NWS reports at phantom were not the same as ranger or hiker reports from phantom.
NWS posted low of 65. Believe me, we never saw 65. Or even 85.
Take...
jennifer.is@comcast.net 2008-06-30 10:56:44 #51540
Re: Hiking out at night
Yes sam, we were all warned. And took precautions. Our one person who got sick - we got her to pipe creek where she cooled down and waited out the heat....
jennifer.is@comcast.net 2008-06-30 10:56:44 #51539
Re: Hiking out at night
jennifer-NWS temp reports from Phantom Ranch have been pretty cool
lately compared to Phoenix. Ranch has been reporting highs 105-106F
and lows around...
Sam 2008-06-30 07:19:44 #51538
Re: Hiking out at night
jennifer-we all tried to warn you about the intense GC heat and how
it doesn't compare to Florida.
did everyone make it out ok or did you need to seek help?...
Sam 2008-06-30 07:09:34 #51537
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