Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Hey Bob, many technical canyoneers feel the way you do. It would be tragic if Grand Canyon ever sprung the bolt gardens you find in some Utah slots. I've...
rich_rudow 2011-05-03 20:04:57 #65510

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Rich, bolts are a real hot button for me. I can see taking a bolt kit along for emergencies, just like taking a Spot or satellite phone. Hopefully you...
Bob Bordasch 2011-05-03 18:29:30 #65509

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Thank you, Rich, for these helpful posts. These are deep and complex subjects with much at stake for the new plan.
Doug Nering 2011-05-03 18:24:19 #65508

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Josh, climbing and canyoneering (and caving) are allowed activities in the Park. But some of the support around the activities are at risk. One issue is...
rich_rudow 2011-05-03 18:17:11 #65507

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Hi Dan, I'm also having some trouble understanding what you are after here... Your original post seemed to suggest this should be avoided as a...
Doug Nering 2011-05-03 18:14:12 #65506

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Just as a clarification, it was Boyd Moore who lost his life while mattress rafting with Harvey. BTW, here is a link to the back-and-forth that Roman Dial...
canyonhiker17 2011-05-03 17:19:07 #65505

Rangers Identify Woman Who Suffered Fatal Injuries in Fall on river
http://go.nps.gov/1laewv
Shioshya 2011-05-03 16:32:07 #65504

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
I don't usually post but I would like to chime in on Rich's message. In the old days some of us would carry down heavy rafts and PFD's in order to cross the...
tontowalk2003 2011-05-03 16:30:05 #65503

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