Re: Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
Maybe, but once you get south of the popular camping area, it is pretty obvious that you are not on a trail. Possibly he was out of water by the time he...
hikrphred 2009-07-25 22:13:41 #56627

Caches in the Canyon
Great point Rich, and they can start with the sand collection mast at Basalt Creek delta that is tilted over into the sand and therefore, non functional. ...
chris.forsyth 2009-07-25 20:58:18 #56626

Re: Not OT
Great post Drifter. My brother-in-law and I have often discussed a Lee's Ferry to Grand Wash thru-hike when he turned 50. Unfortunately, last Dec (when he...
rich_rudow 2009-07-25 20:45:18 #56625

Re: Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
Very sad indeed. He was only a mile from Thunder Spring. Looks like he walked more than that to the pouroff that stopped him in Bonita Creek. My guess...
Bob Bordasch 2009-07-25 18:43:50 #56624

Re: Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
So sad. Just really tragic. I guess the older I get the more I appreciate life, and these real-life events just get me down. I hate that he becomes another...
Craig Woodman 2009-07-25 18:20:23 #56623

Re: Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
Hi Norm, Did that gal from Chicago just get stuck and went to sleep? Didn't her wonderful partner in crime leave her behind and went home? You think this...
Sam 2009-07-25 18:02:52 #56622

Re: Late September Hike - Rim to Rim
way too much info... Didn't you forget your light once and had to climb out BA in the dark... doubt you'll see many folk especially on SK especially after...
Sam 2009-07-25 17:52:52 #56621

Re: Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
Most likely the poor lad got so delirious from dehydration, he thought he could make a beeline straight for the river. Almost surprised he didn't try to...
Darin 2009-07-25 17:14:21 #56620

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