Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
Hi Brian,
It seems pretty clear that inviting your uncle and his wife to join you on the November backpack could be a disaster waiting to happen. Your...
Bill Ferris 2010-07-28 16:14:01 #61955
Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
Original Message:
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From: DougN
>The chance of success is probably still less-than 2%.
I'm with Doug on this one. Here's a
way to find...
maweber@ix.netcom.com 2010-07-28 14:06:05 #61954
Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
I have lots of experience with older hikers, here are my opinions:
- Read up on lightweight/minimalist techniques to get the pack weight down. Only what they...
Will_2_Win 2010-07-28 13:53:15 #61953
Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
Any consideration beyond the entertainment factor is pure reckless behavior. Sorry to be so blunt.
Phil
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PhilG 2010-07-28 13:35:03 #61952
Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
ULTRALIGHT!!
Sir Rapsalot 2010-07-28 13:30:20 #61951
Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
I should have said they instead of him so exclusively.and reread of your
post of course pointed out this hike would be for both your uncle and aunt,
so both...
Allen Davis 2010-07-28 12:05:02 #61950
Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
I wonder if a day hike that would take him below the rim to the Tonto and
back might work as an introduction. It is true that the Canyon takes on a
totally...
Allen Davis 2010-07-28 12:00:03 #61949
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