Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
Before you come to the Canyon, read "Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon." Have the Scouts read it. Then plan your trip. ...
Jane Gagne 2010-06-17 19:13:19 #61722

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
There are alot of people here who love scouting, support scouting, and welcome the next-gen outdoors seekers. That's exactly why you see comments that reflect...
DougN 2010-06-17 18:09:00 #61721

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
Ditto what Richard said... Speaking from my own experience, my first hike in GC was in Aug '03. Temperatures at the rim were in the low 50's in morning, but...
mowcowbell 2010-06-17 17:31:06 #61720

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
Yes, they do issue permits for 11 people. I get one almost every year. It might sometimes be easier to get a group permit for the corridor campgrounds...
Bob Bordasch 2010-06-17 14:33:55 #61719

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
Andy - I read your message closely, but it does't indicate what time of year you intend to do this hike. Like Dick said, I would absolutely avoid the time...
richard2425848 2010-06-17 14:16:08 #61718

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
This is the right spot for information. The experience and judgement in this group is amazing. I want to second what Ed said. Unless you can get one of the...
James Halpin 2010-06-17 14:12:27 #61717

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
We used to take our eagle scouts on treks into the Canyon, but not the entire troop. With the BSA's policy of two deep adult leadership, and the NPS limit of...
Seiders, Ed 2010-06-17 13:29:09 #61716

Re: Planning A Trip For 2012
Andy, What Dick says about time of year is absolutely true, so please don't make the too-common mistake of believing that your experience will be...
maweber@ix.netcom.com 2010-06-17 12:50:40 #61715

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