Re: a recap of this year's GC hiker deaths
I'm glad you posted it. Maybe it saved someone down the road from not making solid preparations for a Canyon trip, especially in mid-monsoon season. And I...
Frank Feagans 2009-10-27 19:40:54 #58197

Re: Boucher-Tonto-Bright Angel backpack - Oct 6-11
That describes the smell exactly! We were trying to describe it to others and couldn't do it justice. You did. Thanks, Doug! -Frank --- In...
Frank Feagans 2009-10-27 19:26:42 #58196

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

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