Re: do I need bug spray on hermit creek trail?
I've only run into bugs twice in GC -- the infamous flies at Granite
Rapids and swarming gnat-like creatures on the Clear Creek trail --
but I think the...
Rob Brading 2010-08-24 21:10:28 #62150
Re: do I need bug spray on hermit creek trail?
Let's see, I believe you also keep a small slice of deodorant in a little jewelry bag. Wonder what happens if you mix them up? :)
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kampaz5 2010-08-24 20:49:22 #62149
Re: do I need bug spray on hermit creek trail?
I keep a small slice of stick repellent in a double bagged snack bag. If and when I must use it I wear long sleeves and just put it on my face, neck and back...
maryphyl 2010-08-24 17:29:00 #62148
Re: do I need bug spray on hermit creek trail?
I was in Hermit late May and there was not much of a bug issue. We did have
many "no see ums" all over our tent in the morning. also, while setting up
the...
Pinny Lew 2010-08-24 12:30:13 #62147
Re: do I need bug spray on hermit creek trail?
Bugs are rarely an issue in GC, anywhere ever.
That being said, I have had maybe two bad experiences (in well
over 100 nights spent below the rim). One...
John 2010-08-24 11:13:52 #62146
Re: do I need bug spray on hermit creek trail?
only pesky bugs I had in the Canyon were deer flies in Tappeats
during the Spring - and that was just for an hour at dinner time,
then bats came out.
I...
James Hayford 2010-08-24 10:38:02 #62145
Re: Training hikes - Mt. Si in WA state
Hi Lyn,
 I live on the back side of Tiger Mt in Issaquah and am familiar with Mt Si. It is used as a part of the training sequence for Mt. Rainier -...
sskalskii@comcast.net 2010-08-24 10:29:23 #62144
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