Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Shuttle buses do not run on Hermit Drive for the months of December, January, and February. The gate is open and private vehicles are allowed during those...
betty2529 2009-10-28 13:23:05 #58206
Re: Dumb Hiker(s) SPOT Abuse
On Oct 28, 2009, at 12:40 AM, Bill Ferris wrote:
> "I'm in a spot of trouble but don't need help, right now,"
Bill, that was how I understood the SPOT...
James Hayford 2009-10-28 09:06:50 #58205
Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Now that I think about it, If the gates were closed, it have been March when i was there. Sorry about that... You should double check with the park service...
David 2009-10-28 08:51:22 #58204
Re: Sat Phone / SPOT
I forgot to mention in my Boucher-Tonto-BA report that my buddy brought his mobile phone along. He tested it in a couple places and the first place he found a...
chicago_hiker 2009-10-28 06:30:21 #58203
Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Thanks Dave!
I didn't know the shuttle ran all year. That'll definitely help getting to the trail head since I want to leave my car near my exit at Bright...
Carol 2009-10-28 05:34:28 #58202
Re: Hermit to Indian Gardens in January
Hi Carol, I hiked down the Hermit trail last February and there was snow covering the trail for about the first mile. The snow was hard and icy and was a bit...
David 2009-10-28 04:49:17 #58201
Re: Dumb Hiker(s) SPOT Abuse
According the park's news release, two of the three SPOT activations--the first and third--were "help" signals. As I understand the SPOT message scheme, the...
Bill Ferris 2009-10-27 21:41:07 #58200
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