Re: Ride to Swamp Point
I'd like to help out by suggesting you slightly shorten the hike by exiting to Big Saddle Camp -- this is the old cowboy trail that comes out at Crazy Jug...
DougN 2010-09-21 11:17:44 #62386
Re: Ride to Swamp Point
If all else fails, you could always park in the middle and hike the difference each way. Alternately, cache a bicycle at the rim at your exit point for...
JoshC 2010-09-21 11:04:52 #62385
Re: Water Sack
Yes.and given enough time, ravens can breach any type of water container
short of an aluminum canteen - best to keep it out of sight, therefore, out
of...
Peter Borremans 2010-09-21 10:04:39 #62384
Re: Water Sack
Ravens and ringtailed cats are also very curious. They will grab shiny (non food) items and dash away. Perhaps they realize later that it's not food, but...
rich_rudow 2010-09-21 09:44:08 #62383
Re: Water Sack
Food scent is an interesting theory but more likely is that ravens are smart and experienced enough raiders to know sacks of various types often contain food...
DougN 2010-09-21 09:19:41 #62382
Re: Water Sack
Pete-
Great observation. Maybe intuitively we all have had the fear of, or been burned by a bad water container. It is such a precious commodity in the...
JoshC 2010-09-21 09:05:51 #62381
Re: Packaged meals in Flagstaff
Have you ever read the ingredients in those things?
> Why do you think that eating outdoors means you have to eat unhealthy?
> Go to a grocery store and buy...
Ken 2010-09-21 05:25:37 #62380
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