Re: Sowats Point to Ojojojo Canyon Hike
Richard,
Why would you pitch a tent in the middle of a creek/pouroff during a few thinderstorms?
Doesn't seem optimal.
WAYNEC
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astro9073444 2010-11-06 22:19:32 #62846
Re: Mine closings
Hi Dove,
Eight mine features at five locations are being gated, backfilled or otherwise closed. The work should be completed by the end of November:
1. Bass...
Bill Ferris 2010-11-06 22:09:23 #62845
Mine closings
I saw a posting someplace about the Park putting gratings to close off mines. The first being on Grandview. I now can't find that posting on our Yahoo sites....
menkeshome 2010-11-06 18:10:15 #62844
Re: South Canyon trip report
Thanks! I missed the usual "canyons within a canyon" of the regular Grand Canyon, but certainly enjoyed S Canyon and am glad I did it. I'll be back...
Frank Feagans 2010-11-06 17:55:22 #62843
Re: Sowats Point to Ojojojo Canyon Hike
Like Chris and Richard, I have a Tarptent. I use the Rainbow and accept the extra 10 ozs. for the extra room. I see many posts by hikers who use a lighter...
Steve Nelson 2010-11-06 16:00:17 #62842
Re: South Bass Trailhead...
John,
I believe the Havasupai ranger at the east entrance gate resides in the nearby dwelling, if you missed him he was either not there or was sleeping. I...
Chris Forsyth 2010-11-06 15:37:27 #62841
Re: Sowats Point to Ojojojo Canyon Hike
In modest defense of Tarptent, I usually pack the tyvek sublite for the following reasons:
- as light as a bivy bag (20 oz)
- room for all my gear
- keeps the...
Chris Forsyth 2010-11-06 15:15:40 #62840
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