Re: Enter South Bass, Exit Boucher/Hermits via the Tonto Trail mid-A
Tom, I am very interested in doing this hike with you. I am 54, in excellent shape and I have hiked every south rim trail except South Bass. I have actually...
John 2011-01-31 06:13:47 #63905
Re: Enter South Bass, Exit Boucher/Hermits via the Tonto Trail mid-A
I agree......go PACK! BTW, Pete's Foodsack is nice, real nice. I even gave Pete some free advertising on Facebook.....it's that good.
adrian
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Adrian Jantzi 2011-01-30 19:19:12 #63904
Re: Enter South Bass, Exit Boucher/Hermits via the Tonto Trail mid-A
When I did the Gems I was occasionally finding myself on or off a 'braided' and vague Tonto trail, even with Zen-like concentration......but it never took...
Adrian Jantzi 2011-01-30 19:16:25 #63903
What ever happened to Humpback Chub they planted in Shinumo Creek?
6 minute video here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/cynsk-v21.htm
Shioshya 2011-01-30 18:31:13 #63902
Re: Tarptent Sublite and Horeshoe Mesa
Marty,
I have been using a Tarptent Sublite below the rim for the past couple of years (probably at least 10 trips). I bring along an extra length of...
Chris Forsyth 2011-01-30 18:14:54 #63901
Re: Enter South Bass, Exit Boucher/Hermits via the Tonto Trail mid-A
I think when I did the Gems I was listening to Grand Funk Railroad and Steppenwolf on my iPod, mostly. It really helps me stay on the trail!!
Chris
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Chris Forsyth 2011-01-30 18:05:29 #63900
Re: Tarptent Sublite and Horeshoe Mesa
I'd consider stashing water at the Coconino saddle. It's real obvious when you get to that point if you're not familiar with the trail. The "saddle" is at...
canyonhiker17 2011-01-30 18:00:27 #63899
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