Re: Mine Closures
There were/are 2 asbestos mine sites in GC, Asbestos Canyon and Hakatai Canyon. Last I heard claims holdings were still valid from both Hance and Bass areas...
DougN 2010-03-04 13:39:00 #60334
Re: Doug's wonderful website
I would backup other well-informed comments about gems river access. Slate and Serpentine accesses are best-known, but can still be long and are not simple...
DougN 2010-03-04 13:16:34 #60333
Re: some trail questions.
"maryphyl" wrote:
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> I take half sheets of viva brand paper towel--useful for other things too :) mp
I take some of those small packets of Kleenex...
astro9073444 2010-03-04 12:30:07 #60332
Re: Mine Closures
It is my understanding that the last private holding in the Grand Canyon, the Martin Buggeln two-story home hotel and 160 acre ranch near Grandview Point, was...
richard2425848 2010-03-04 10:58:46 #60331
Re: some trail questions.
I'm surprised that no one in this thread has mentioned bivy sacks. Outdoor Research makes a fantastic series that I have been using off trail in the remotest...
William 2010-03-04 10:02:54 #60330
Re: Mine Closures
I think the active asbestos claim is probably in Asbestos Canyon, where there are 320 acres of patented mining claims that still belong to the descendants of...
William 2010-03-04 09:56:29 #60329
Re: Cremation question...
I don't know about ruins, or for that matter I wouldn't talk about it in the open like this, but there is an old agave roasting pit right along the trail. If...
alvord_joe 2010-03-04 09:53:44 #60328
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