Re: New Hance -> Grandview
It sure sounds to me like you did miss the easiest route, Josh. Going down, as I leave the "trail" and enter the slide itself, I'm only going down very...
John 2010-03-26 17:52:59 #60676

Re: New Hance -> Grandview
It seemed there was one place near the top of the slide that was nearly vertical. We were in the center and not on the left, but it seemed the only way. ...
JoshC 2010-03-26 17:38:38 #60675

Re: New Hance -> Grandview
I guess we must agree to disagree. I think we can agree that the slide and the wall are both awkward spots that you'd rather go up than down. But given...
John 2010-03-26 17:17:37 #60674

Re: New Hance -> Grandview
Ha ha. I have yet to get the 'death letter'. Not sure what type of government matrix they use to determine who gets one. Bet if I apply for the South Canyon...
JoshC 2010-03-26 16:30:19 #60673

Re: New Hance -> Grandview
The Papago slide is much better from West to East. I would hate to go down the Taulus slope again. Much easier to go up and it doesn't go as high as you may...
JoshC 2010-03-26 16:28:53 #60672

Re: Yaks and cramps
Bill - I wore my Kahtoola Microspikes on Bright Angel in December in the snow & slush and loved them. Talking with Ranger Bil Vandergraf at PR - he told me...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-03-26 15:42:53 #60671

Re: Cold water wading footwear?
I'm afraid you'll discover that your Keen's really aren't a good option. The hike starts with a 400' descent that is steep and crumbly in places. Then the...
rich_rudow 2010-03-26 15:34:02 #60670

Re: Cold water wading footwear?
I'm going to put in another plug for the Canyoneers. I've done this hike three times. The first two times I wore my regular "wet" hiking boots (Vasque...
Chris Forsyth 2010-03-26 15:10:45 #60669

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