Re: Hance's mines
Dennis, this is fascinating stuff. I was unaware that there was ever a cabin in Vishnu, and would really appreciate knowing its location if you can describe...
poreleaf 2009-08-25 17:41:20 #57214
Re: Backpacker Mag Website & Personal Responsibility
Kris Wagner here from Backpacker magazine. I'd like to reaffirm what Alex said yesterday:
"Issue after issue talks about survival tips you should know,...
kwagn755 2009-08-25 17:40:09 #57213
Re: Thanks for Angels' Landing input
Maybe if they had left it unpaved fewer unprepared people would attempt it. The pavement might lure them in with its ease and then since they are almost...
tdullmaier 2009-08-25 17:08:56 #57212
Re: Thanks for Angels' Landing input
Shocking. But at least now I know not to bring poles. Thanks.
Terry
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tdullmaier 2009-08-25 17:06:05 #57211
Hance's Mine
A 1930's river trip, Carnegie, I believe, stopped at Vishnu, went up a bit, and found a cairn with can, with (I think) paper in it.
Harvey did go down all the...
menkeshome 2009-08-25 16:53:29 #57210
Re: Thanks for Angels' Landing input
I was actually disappointed to see it was paved practically the entire trail except the last chain part and the beginning sand. It looks so very unsightly...
colleenaoneill 2009-08-25 16:47:27 #57209
Re: Thanks for Angels' Landing input
The first bit of the trail is sandy after crossing the bridge then it's....ahem.. paved till the last half mile. I couldn't beleive it! No poles needed.
RK
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russellownby 2009-08-25 16:31:35 #57208
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