Re: Should mules and backpackers still share same trails and areas?
The only option that provides an improvement for hikers would limit stock use to South Kaibab. This would take the Plateau Point trip out of play...
chris.forsyth 2009-05-29 12:34:12 #55771

Re: Crime Statistics
That's true, carrying too much water will only slow you, tire you, hurt you, sweat out all your valuable electrolytes, and add risk of heat exhaustion...
Doug Nering 2009-05-29 12:15:02 #55770

Re: Crime Statistics
The 'new' permit paper is far inferior to the old 'Tyvek' permit paper. I no longer attached it to the outside of my pack because it quickly becomes...
rich_rudow 2009-05-29 12:08:24 #55769

Re: "you're gonna die!" letter
Doc, You're braver then me, or maybe the water was warmer? (Was this pre-dam?) The packraft I'm using is an Alpacka Yukon. Much more durable and much more...
chris.forsyth 2009-05-29 12:06:20 #55768

Re: leaving coffee behind
Sounds like the jury is in - no coffee grounds in the GC !! I'll stick with my JavaJuice. Not great, but better than tea - blech !! John P.S. I find if...
johngeyles 2009-05-29 12:00:28 #55767

Re: dumb questions about validity of permit for 2 when hiking alone
I don't see how it's subverting anything to hike solo on a two-person permit. It doesn't block anybody else from getting a permit (corridor excepted,...
chris.forsyth 2009-05-29 12:00:26 #55766

Re: Crime Statistics
hikers is that if they believed solo travel is dangerous then why do > Rangers patrol solo? They carry radios ? > Employment application blanks always...
johngeyles 2009-05-29 11:58:34 #55765

Re: Crime Statistics
1. It's not Tyvek but it's a laminated sandwich with paper on both sides and a plastic film in between. The result feels like card stock but you can't tear...
chris.forsyth 2009-05-29 11:49:34 #55764

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