Tanner/Palisades slots opening up
I just advised the Backcountry office, by email, to cancel the following permit:
10/6 - Tanner
10/7 - Palisades
10/8 - Palisades
10/9 - Tanner
10/10 -...
John 2009-09-25 14:37:41 #57744
Re: Obit on dead hiker
I kinda liked "shoot." As in "I went shooting down the chute." Which
is hard to avoid on this route.
On Sep 25, 2009, at 1:17 PM, rich_rudow wrote:
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Rob Brading 2009-09-25 13:25:52 #57743
Re: Obit on dead hiker
True indeed :) You would enjoy it solo or otherwise - it's your kind of route. I still like my helmet though, even if solo, on that kind of route. Even...
rich_rudow 2009-09-25 13:17:13 #57742
Re: Obit on dead hiker
Sounds a bit like the Papago slide, but longer and looser, and blacker.
John
> The last third of the trail to the river really wasn't a trail at all. It...
John 2009-09-25 13:15:11 #57741
Re: Obit on dead hiker
At least if you are solo no-one will bump a big rock down on you.
On Sep 25, 2009, at 10:32, rich_rudow wrote:
> ....
> I wouldn't recommend people do this...
Doug Nering 2009-09-25 11:47:56 #57740
Re: Obit on dead hiker
This is a very sad story. My condolences go out to his family. The first time I hiked this route I made it from the rim to river and back in about 3 hours. ...
rich_rudow 2009-09-25 10:32:32 #57739
Re: best gear rental near south rim
I've rented gear from Pro River Outfitters in the past. They were prompt, courtious, had reasonable rates, and have a pretty decent website. They're just...
mccumberj 2009-09-25 09:55:32 #57738
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