Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
You seem to be missing the gist of what I am trying to say. It really doesn't matter what logistics (leaving ropes, etc.) one uses.  And I don't have...
Bob Bordasch 2011-05-04 22:32:50 #65542
Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
I find it hard to believe the River Community would be against this, turning the
tables, couldn't day hikes from boats could just as easily be scrutinized,...
Bob Trick 2011-05-04 22:31:31 #65541
Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't really see how allowing hikers
to packraft would present a serious issue of congestion at River camps.
(Is this...
John 2011-05-04 19:52:18 #65540
Re: Canyoneering
Probably, at one point in history, many people thought these maverick newcomers running the river in rubber boats should be banned from the canyon, because it...
dNally 2011-05-04 17:44:39 #65539
Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
I think Chris has expressed a few points that draw me out on a comment that I was kinda holding back. Namely, if you are a canyoneer who needs to get on the...
DougN 2011-05-04 16:32:16 #65538
Read the Grand Canyon Backcountry Management Plan Public Scoping New
http://go.nps.gov/1p3x4c
Shioshya 2011-05-04 16:20:47 #65537
Canyoneering
Buried in all of these comments about long roping and bolts is a basic question about GC backcountry ethics.
Granted if one has enough rope and bolts one can...
Bob Marley 2011-05-04 16:15:29 #65536
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