Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
John, I've used this route more times going up than down. Because it
is steep and climby it does work best lighter going up.
On Aug 13, 2009, at 14:05,...
Doug Nering 2009-08-14 08:01:41 #57045
Another Canyon tragedy
From this morning's Arizona Daily Sun:
"A member of a hiking party stranded above the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon has been found dead.
On Thursday,...
Dennis Foster 2009-08-14 07:46:09 #57044
Re: Hiking and such
I like Pato Thai, too. But we tend more toward Dara Thai, also on San Franciso, but south of the Tracks/66. I don't think you can go wrong with either. ...
mikerogers_vt 2009-08-13 20:17:45 #57043
Re: Longest trip thru the GC
One of my girlfriends did a Nankoweap/BA trip with her then fiance back in the 80's. They were no longer getting married after the trip. They were both...
Kam Pebler 2009-08-13 20:12:54 #57042
Re: Longest trip thru the GC
The couple who walked the length of the Canyon, and much more, were Dave and Bec Kiel. The year was 1984. See Steck's "Loop Hikes II," p. 146. There was a...
David Marcus 2009-08-13 18:39:45 #57041
Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
We camped at Marion Pt so we could climb the summit.? Fun hike and great views.? Spent that night in a bivy with 40-50 mph winds and snow!? Fun times.
Bob
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bander6364@aol.com 2009-08-13 16:28:38 #57040
Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
Hi Bill,
I have hiked from Nankoweap Creek to both trailheads and although both are
long days, they are very doable with an early (headlamp) start....
Peter Borremans 2009-08-13 14:38:45 #57039
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