Re: Training for the canyon
I have found that at my age (67) it takes me about 3 months of gradual training to do the r2r without any cramps at night, no pains in the morning, and sleep...
sskalskii@comcast.net 2009-04-29 08:18:43 #55142

Re: newbie headed to the canyon 7-1-09
One Rad Shooter, 25 lbs seems kind of high for coming off a river trip. Are you using your own sleep kits or using company-provided gear? (Using as much as...
Bessie Hyde 2009-04-29 07:34:52 #55141

Re: Rim to Rim to Rim in One Day - Marathon Running Through Grand Ca
I was in the North Rim Lodge last spring with a woman who hadn't done a rim to rim before, and she was nervously asking all and sundry what was down there. ...
canyongoddess1948 2009-04-29 06:25:14 #55140

Re: newbie headed to the canyon 7-1-09
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "oneradshooter" wrote: > > I will be taking the 6 day raft trip over the 4th of July. I am kinda worried about...
oneradshooter 2009-04-29 05:22:11 #55139

Re: Backpacker Mag on Royal Arch Loop
Jim, Thanks for the information and the photo. It sounds like you guys had a good time. Down climbing as you did may have been more practical than...
Peter Borremans 2009-04-29 04:32:01 #55138

Re: newbie headed to the canyon 7-1-09
The shoes will be fine. I myself on the corridor trails use my Brooks trail running shoes. But I have real strong ankles. But I might suggest doing some...
mdemattia@aol.com 2009-04-29 04:04:08 #55137

Re: Backpacker Mag on Royal Arch Loop
Hey Rich, I'm sure I came across as very adamant and rigid in my views on bolts, but I was just arguing the point. I do understand the other side of the...
Bob Bordasch 2009-04-29 00:36:29 #55136

Re: Backpacker Mag on Royal Arch Loop
Pete Five of us just completed the Royal Arch Route Sunday April 26th. I uploaded a photo of the anchor site for the 20 foot downclimb/rap to the album you...
Jim 2009-04-28 22:54:40 #55135

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