Re: Backpacker Mag Website & Personal Responsibility
I don't have exact stats either but it's clear from Over the Edge that above the rim and in the river are the main danger points. On Aug 26, 2009, at...
Doug Nering 2009-08-26 17:29:47 #57237

Re: Backpacker Mag Website & Personal Responsibility
Well put Rich, I like it. Â Alex Peraza ________________________________ From: rich_rudow To: Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Alejandro E. Peraza 2009-08-26 17:17:27 #57236

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 ---...
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

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