Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
About the only drawback I've found with wintertime hiking in the canyon is the short daylight hours. Other than that, it sure beats hiking in 110F heat in...
mowcowbell 2009-10-27 13:44:06 #58191
Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Winter is a fine time to do that hike. You'll need in-step crampons for your boots for traction into Hermit basin and I would suggest hiking poles too. ...
rich_rudow 2009-10-27 13:24:07 #58190
Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Are there any winter Grand Canyon hikers in the group?
Carol
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Carol 2009-10-27 13:07:21 #58189
Re: Scotty's
Hey Bob, I let my hiking get in the way of my posting :) I'll send you a photo of the Scotty's slide. There is a pick ax on the Kanab Pt route too. I think...
rich_rudow 2009-10-27 11:56:49 #58188
Re: a recap of this year's GC hiker deaths
No doubt the article is in error. I've hiked that trail four times and it only takes a few hours to get to the top of the Redwall and 30 minutes from there...
rich_rudow 2009-10-27 11:46:26 #58187
Re: OT: Tent recommendation for wet weather/high altitude
Thanks! Several people have recommended the Hubba Hubba HP in offlist email. I think we'll go with that one.
don_lundman 2009-10-27 10:43:39 #58186
Re: Sat Phone / SPOT
This note provided a reminder that I have found I can text from many
remote trailhead areas where my mobile service signal is marginal and
will not make a...
Doug Nering 2009-10-27 09:16:23 #58185
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