Re: Backpacker Mag Website & Personal Responsibility
Hey John, despite the best efforts of the NPS (through signs, patrolling rangers, and general public outreach) more people fall off the rim and die than die...
rich_rudow 2009-08-26 17:03:30 #57235
Re: Angels Landing
Mary -
I don't think you'll have any problems with the SK trail. There really isn't any exposed areas to speak of. The trail is plenty wide.
Darin
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zapitety 2009-08-26 16:09:47 #57234
Re: Backpacker Mag Website & Personal Responsibility
Very well said, Bill. This article might also describe the two other tragedies
that spring to mind from this year: the hiker who succumbed to the heat...
johngeyles 2009-08-26 13:05:42 #57233
Re: Backpacker Mag Website & Personal Responsibility
Well, most of "our people", that is, European-Americans, come from
cultures where cold is far more of a danger than heat; it is really
pretty ingrained in our...
johngeyles 2009-08-26 12:59:24 #57232
Re: Angels Landing
Take heart, Mary ! I think that redwall traverse on the NK is the scariest
thing on any corridor trail.
John
> I found the
> north Kiabab scary!
> But...
johngeyles 2009-08-26 12:50:57 #57231
Re: Angels Landing
It is interesting to hear you didn't make it the first time since you are a very experienced hiker. We too will start at dawn to avoid the crowds and then...
tdullmaier 2009-08-26 12:44:14 #57230
Re: Angels Landing
I guess we'll just get to Scout's Landing and see how we feel.
We're going to Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam so I looked at those two! ...
tdullmaier 2009-08-26 12:40:57 #57229
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