Re: Newcomer Introduction
I second the Hermit trail suggestion. I'd take the Hermit trail over Bright Angel any day (OK, I really, really disliked BA) and the camps are much better...
sumiwada 2010-01-04 12:36:12 #59167

Re: Newcomer Introduction
Welcome to the group! I ran into a similar problem getting a permit for my wife and I in late April. I tried to get 2 different rim-to-rim itineraries, but...
mowcowbell 2010-01-04 12:05:04 #59166

Re: Newcomer Introduction and Question
Sounds like you're perfectly capable of a hike that is one step up in difficulty from the "corridor" (Bright Angel, South Kaibab, etc), generally called...
John 2010-01-04 12:04:03 #59165

Re: Newcomer Introduction
Somefolks may not agree with me here, since the initial public reaction to first time backpackers is to stick in the corridor (Indian Gardens, Bright Angel),...
JoshC 2010-01-04 11:29:32 #59164

Re: Seeking map info
Another very helpful resource I've used is Google Earth. It shows the roads across the rez in surprisingly high resolution, and can give you a feel of what...
Hank Schnieder 2010-01-04 11:17:27 #59163

Re: Permit system and AZT thru hikers
The younger man, Will, in the group of Hayduke hikers kept a great journal of their journey at http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=292984 Sirena ---...
sirenadevi 2010-01-04 08:13:52 #59162

Newcomer Introduction
Hello All and Happy New Year! [Sorry in advance for the length of this post.] My husband Glenn and I are in our early 60's and experienced backpackers -...
jellen1517 2010-01-04 08:11:13 #59161

Newcomer Introduction and Question
Hi all and Happy New Year. [Please excuse the length of this post.] My husband and I are experienced backpackers (mostly in Calif. Sierras), but have never...
jellen1517 2010-01-04 08:10:24 #59160

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