Re: Maps and Compass/ Navigation
David, I think you have chosen a good trip for your first time. You definitely don't need a compass or map skills for these very well-traveled trails. ...
Bob Bordasch 2010-09-24 09:30:18 #62440
Re: Maps and Compass/ Navigation
David,
What a fun trip for you. Like the rest of us, you will be saying oooh, aaah all the way down and up. My suggestion is about getting from the airport to...
Steve Nelson 2010-09-24 07:55:48 #62439
Re: Maps and Compass/ Navigation
To clarify; I arrived at the South Rim with no permit, but used the lotto system to obtain one. I had a permit for the actual hike.
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Jeremy 2010-09-24 07:16:08 #62438
Re: Maps and Compass/ Navigation
David -
One idea would be to contact someone who can work with you on the map and compass before you depart for the GC. If you don't know anyone, then you...
Mike Mosack 2010-09-24 06:55:03 #62437
Re: Maps and Compass/ Navigation
David,
I will probably get a severe scolding for saying this, but.... So long as you plan to stay on the South Kaibab and the Bright Angel, you shouldn't need...
Jeremy 2010-09-24 06:04:13 #62436
Re: Maps and Compass/ Navigation
Dear David, It may be easier to get to Flagstaff than Phantom Ranch,
especially with limited desert experience. Where are you flying in from?
Overall, you...
=?MACINTOSH?Q?James_Hayford_=C6?= 2010-09-24 05:57:00 #62435
Maps and Compass/ Navigation
Hi all
I was scheduled to hike with a fellow hiker at the Grand Canyon from the 23rd to the 29th of October.
He made me book a ticket with him to flagstaff...
travelled2far 2010-09-24 05:12:44 #62434
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