Re: Papago Wall
I think John's described it pretty well. Most non-climbers who've made it that far can make it right up, even with a pack on. Going down, it's either packs...
mikerogers_vt 2010-12-03 22:17:43 #63242
Re: Willow and Fern Glen Canyons
Hi Alan, neither Willow nor Fern Glen afford a hiking exit from river level, however, I've done both as one-way rappel routes to the river and they're great...
rich_rudow 2010-12-03 22:09:26 #63241
Willow and Fern Glen Canyons
Are there any routes out of either Fern Glen or Willow Canyons? I was
dreaming of a trip down Tuckup Canyon and up either of the aforementioned
canyons. ...
jastcaird@aol.com 2010-12-03 20:40:53 #63240
Re: Papago Wall
Yeah, evidently that "easier way upcanyon" used to be harder, there
being a pretty significant pouroff a little down-wash from it. Apparently
flooding...
John 2010-12-03 20:06:25 #63239
Re: Beautiful triangles and water hikes
Don't forget the Royal Arch area !
But yes, Deer/Thunder/Tapeats is THE place if you want to introduce
someone to the GC and blow their socks off. I have...
John 2010-12-03 20:03:36 #63238
Re: Papago Wall
If you take your time passing packs to a partner while looking for the best holds, it is a pretty easy descent: my partner had never even gone backpacking and...
Wade 2010-12-03 17:58:26 #63237
Re: Beautiful triangles and water hikes
Dave, of course Jim is right. The Deer Creek - Thunder River loop could arguably be the best hike in the Park. In my opinion, it's the roaring water makes...
rich_rudow 2010-12-03 17:02:47 #63236
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