Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Yes, I prefer winter hiking. I went to Clear Creek last February, with a stop over at BAC where I was the only one in the campground. The upper BA trail was...
hikerdiane 2009-10-27 17:55:59 #58195

Re: Scotty's
Bob, Yes, the route goes up from the Esplanade on the one debris slide that nicely covers the Coconino and aims just left of the spot where the road comes...
bobhostetler 2009-10-27 16:17:56 #58194

Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Winter hiking is great but the risk of serious winter weather should be kept in mind. Especially pleasant are locations on the north side getting good sun...
Doug Nering 2009-10-27 15:12:32 #58193

Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Thanks Rich and mowcowbell (is that More Cow Bell!!! ? :) I'm going to go for it! Carol --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "mowcowbell" wrote: > >...
Carol 2009-10-27 15:04:31 #58192

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 --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Carol" wrote: > > Hello all, > I just returned...
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

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