Re: [SPAM][Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
It is my opinion, based on doing four GC hikes on main trails, that running shoes and Chaco sandals work just fine. We always wear running shoes that are well...
Becky Ryder 2009-09-09 08:00:13 #57409

Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
Well, the issue, for one of them at least, is that "training" means almost exclusively gym workouts and his health club doesn't allow hiking boots in the...
sumiwada 2009-09-09 07:58:50 #57408

Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
I am guessing that if they're not disciplined enough to plan ahead better, that they probably won't set even an hour or two every day to wear the boots on a...
scoutmaster1006 2009-09-09 07:36:02 #57407

Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
Water has always worked for me. I learned it in the Army. But that being said, since you only have two weeks, if you can, take them out on a...
Alejandro E. Peraza 2009-09-09 07:34:20 #57406

Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
I've got a couple of procastinators in our group who've just decided that they need new hiking boots for our hike. Our hike is a month from today but, knowing...
sumiwada 2009-09-09 07:20:28 #57405

Re: Upper Kwagunt--Upper Lava Pass
Hi Will, The Atoko route is fine until you get to the point where you have to traverse to the saddle (read gnarly brush!). Another option is going...
Peter Borremans 2009-09-09 07:14:40 #57404

Re: Royal Arch Out and Back
Hi Larry, I went down to RA from Point Huitzil this past June 14 & 15th. I counted about 20 potholes of tadpole filled water between the Esplanade/RA...
david16002002 2009-09-08 23:14:04 #57403

Re: Royal Arch Out and Back
Drifter, a great story. I've wondered if that route would go through the Supai. Thanks for the info! Rich > > Seeing the pouroff from below (but not...
rich_rudow 2009-09-08 22:21:50 #57402

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