Re: colorado water condition
thanks richard ! doubt conditions will change much by the time we get there ... have always hiked in mid-May so assume the cooler temps in April will allow us...
couldbne1 2010-04-13 12:22:30 #60957

Re: colorado water condition
We just finished a Tanner-Escalante-New Hance hike and had to contend with muddy/silty Colorado River water the whole time. Immediately upon reaching camp, I...
richard2425848 2010-04-13 12:00:44 #60955

Re: colorado water condition
well, i have no problem with letting it settle, just a bit concerned as to how long it would take ... i've heard several hrs. if it's extremely silty ... i...
couldbne1 2010-04-13 11:56:43 #60954

Re: colorado water condition
Darin, I would have to ask how your sources are using the coffee filters or what they expected from them... The coffee filter goes on the end of the...
Mike Mosack 2010-04-13 11:48:49 #60953

Re: colorado water condition
I'm sure that paper filters would take out some, so what works can depend on expectations. I've always let water settle & decant. Some use and recommend alum...
DougN 2010-04-13 11:31:48 #60952

Re: colorado water condition
hey darin ... looks like we're headed to the same spot ... but once there i'll be turning left and you'll be turning right ... enjoy ... ole ...
couldbne1 2010-04-13 11:27:27 #60951

Re: colorado water condition
Use alum to settle the water. --- On Tue, 4/13/10, mowcowbell <<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:cddman@...">cddman@...cddman@... : >...
Bob Bordasch 2010-04-13 11:22:21 #60950

Re: colorado water condition
I'll be following this thread as well. I've been on a number of GC backpacking trips, but this will be my first one where I have to depend on the Colo river...
mowcowbell 2010-04-13 11:02:06 #60949

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