Re: exposure on Boucher-Hermit loop
Definitely.
Let's define an "advanced beginner" as someone who has done more than a couple of trips up and down the corridor trails. There are a lot of those...
Bob Marley 2011-04-24 15:03:45 #65272
Re: exposure on Boucher-Hermit loop
We have a different perspective on beginning backpackers Jan. I see them as wanting to be challenged and involved. You appear to want to protect them from...
Bob Marley 2011-04-24 15:03:26 #65271
Re: Happy Easter
A wonderful thought. I remember years ago my hiking buddy and I were hiking
down New Hance on Easter Sunday. There was a heavy snowfall the day before,
and...
Allen Davis 2011-04-24 14:48:30 #65270
Re: Royal Arch Loop - Counterclockwise
Well, i'd say going up at the rappel is the main issue.
I think if none of you is a climber, this could be a
significant problem. It's not a difficult...
John 2011-04-24 11:41:01 #65269
Re: exposure on Boucher-Hermit loop
I agree with Jan! After 35+ years of hiking the GC and only a few close calls, I
believe that even the most experienced GC hikers are at risk on trails like...
Steve Nelson 2011-04-24 11:38:23 #65268
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to all.
 Blessed are those who are hiking in the Grand Canyon.
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Elaine
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e g 2011-04-24 11:04:41 #65267
Re: exposure on Boucher-Hermit loop
All Canyon trails have some areas where the trail gets close to a
drop, some even thousands of feet, but that isn't really exposure unless
one is really...
janswafford 2011-04-24 09:28:00 #65266
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