Re: Esplanade in July - Never!
I concure with Dave. Sounds like a death march. I would do day hikes. And
there are some stoner hikes off the North Kaibab. All of the points on the
west...
Steve Carr 2010-05-23 08:22:24 #61444
Esplanade in July - Never!
Dave,
My advice is absolutely do not do it. I agree with Rich's suggestion to
hike in Kanab Canyon or let me give you another suggestion. Consider...
Dave Mortenson 2010-05-23 07:15:27 #61443
Re: Last hours advice
I am leaving in a few hours so I don't think I will be able to follow up after this until I climb out at the end of the week.
I just wanted to thank each...
Pinny Lew BB 2010-05-23 00:22:03 #61442
Re: Esplanade in late July?
Hi Dave, you could pull this off but I wouldn't suggest it to less experienced folks. Of course, it will be smoking hot. I would assume there is no water on...
rich_rudow 2010-05-22 17:19:02 #61441
Esplanade in late July?
Hello!
I usually avoid the Canyon in the summer, but this year my schedule is pushing me towards a late July vacation. So here's the question: How plausible...
davidianmarcus 2010-05-22 15:01:32 #61440
Re: Nankoweap
Jamie -
I agree with Dave and would cache water at Tilted Mesa for a camp there on the way out. I would also wait until 1:30 or 2:00 before going up to the...
richard2425848 2010-05-22 08:49:46 #61439
Re: Last hours advice
Hi Pinny,
I always wait until the night before and if no rain is forecast (especially at this very dry time of year) I would not pack the rain gear. Night...
Brian Hikernut Lane 2010-05-22 08:18:11 #61438
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