Re: Rock Cairns and survey tape--they are nothing more than litter!
Like people or snakes, there are good ones and bad ones. Personally, I've knocked some down and put some up, and expect others to do the same....
DougN 2010-02-10 12:23:25 #59869
Re: Esplanade access from Kanab Creek
I'm not referencing by map at the moment but I believe the discussion relates to the next drainage south of Chamberlain, and is often known as Flipoff due to...
DougN 2010-02-10 12:03:14 #59868
Re: Esplanade access from Kanab Creek
Well, the route I would like to take (see my response to Phred) does go from Sowats to Kanab along the Ranger Trail. I would like to cut a few miles off by...
Bob Bordasch 2010-02-10 11:51:35 #59867
Re: Esplanade access from Kanab Creek
Thank you, Phred. How difficult is the route down the unnamed side canyon? I don't mind some difficulty, like lowering packs and some climbing, but...
Bob Bordasch 2010-02-10 11:38:32 #59866
Re: Rock Cairns and survey tape--they are nothing more than litter!
That's a Matthes-Evans original historic survey triangulation point, shows on the map.
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DougN 2010-02-10 11:09:16 #59865
Sperry Chalet - Glacier NP's Hike In Lodge - Odd Inn of the Day
Sperry Chalet was built in 1913 by James J. and son Louis Hill of the
Great Northern Railway, the prime developer of Glacier National Park.
Listed as an...
DowScoggins 2010-02-10 10:58:37 #59864
Re: Rock Cairns and survey tape--they are nothing more than litter!
I think we are missing one obvious benefit of cairns. Bessie's mention of the RA route prompted this thought: cairns keep people "on route" and help to...
Chris Forsyth 2010-02-10 10:40:21 #59863
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