Re: Newcomer Introduction
Hi Jane, call me a contrarian, but I'm always amused that 99% of people want to hike in 1% of Grand Canyon, hence your permit problem. So I'll offer you an...
rich_rudow 2010-01-04 13:14:14 #59168
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
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sirenadevi 2010-01-04 08:13:52 #59162
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